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An elderly woman smiling and holding a mug sits comfortably in a chair, while a carer in a purple uniform sits nearby, engaging with her in a cosy, well-lit room.
19 Nov 2012
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…

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An elderly couple sits on a settee with a carer, all smiling and looking at a large photo album together in a cosy living room.
13 Nov 2012
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…

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A carer in a purple uniform makes a bed while an older woman in a dressing gown smiles and watches in a cosy, warmly lit bedroom with stone walls and a lamp on a bedside table.
12 Nov 2012
Making a difference

We recently heard about lady who had a serious stroke which affected her movement and speech. One day whilst watching…

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An older woman with short blonde hair and glasses smiles whilst knitting, sitting indoors on a chair. She faces another person, who is blurred in the foreground. The background features a stone wall.
01 Nov 2012
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…

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Two women smile at each other as they walk arm-in-arm in a bright kitchen. One uses a walking stick. Vegetables and flowers are on the worktop, creating a warm, cheerful atmosphere.
24 Oct 2012
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…

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Two women smile at each other as they walk arm-in-arm in a bright kitchen. One uses a walking stick. Vegetables and flowers are on the worktop, creating a warm, cheerful atmosphere.
14 Sep 2012
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…

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05 Sep 2012
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…

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A smiling carer in a purple uniform stands outdoors, linking arms with an older woman in a light blue cardigan and white blouse. They both look happy, with greenery and a wooden fence in the background.
16 Aug 2012
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…

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A carer in a lavender uniform smiles and talks with a woman sitting up in bed, creating a warm and supportive atmosphere in a softly lit room.
10 Aug 2012
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…

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A smiling carer in a purple uniform stands outdoors, linking arms with an older woman in a light blue cardigan and white blouse. They both look happy, with greenery and a wooden fence in the background.
09 Aug 2012
Adventures with dementia

In our search for interesting material to share with you on this website, we occasionally come across something which really…

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