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From dementia friendly days out to getting every penny of care funding you’re entitled to - our articles can help you get the most out of later life. Discover expert information on home care, care costs, and elderly living below.
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Elderly people staying at home
by Dr Rekha Elaswarapu, Helping Hands Advisor A fear of falling is rendering many elderly people prisoners in their own…
My first few weeks with Helping Hands
Here’s a blog from one of our new carers, Karen Murray. In it Karen writes about her time at our…
Making a difference
We recently heard about lady who had a serious stroke which affected her movement and speech. One day whilst watching…
Who cares for the carers?
Whether it is a mother caring for her baby or an adult caring for an elderly parent, the simple act…
Dignity for family carers at risk – A study by Which?
by Dr Rekha Elaswarapu, Helping Hands Advisor Family carers are the backbone of the social care sector, providing valuable support…
How live-in care supports hospital discharge
by Dr Rekha Elaswarapu, Helping Hands Advisor Britain is an ageing society. Due to medical advancements and better access to…
Ensuring safe care is everyone’s responsibility
by Dr Rekha Elaswarapu, advisor to Helping Hands Two nursing home owners have been ordered to pay a total of…
Ten great resources for dementia and Alzheimer’s
In July 2012, Healthline.com published the 25 Best Alzheimer’s Blogs of 2012; here are ten of our favourites (in no…
Caring for a person with dementia – the role of a live-in-carer
Dr Rekha Elaswarapu, Ph.D. MIHM “I had the opportunity to attend the (Helping Hands) dementia training session recently and I…
Adventures with dementia
In our search for interesting material to share with you on this website, we occasionally come across something which really…
Helping Hands Boost to Dementia Cafe’
Recognising the key role that Dementia care Café’s around the country play in supporting those with Dementia and Alzheimer’s, we…
Another Diamond Celebration !
In tune with the Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee Helping Hands Home Care customers, Tim and Marjorie Hall have just…