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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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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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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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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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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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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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16 Jul 2012
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…

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08 Jun 2012
Another Diamond Celebration !

In tune with the Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee Helping Hands Home Care customers, Tim and Marjorie Hall have just…

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07 Jun 2012
What does it take to be a really good care giver?

Dr Robert Heaven MBACP (Accred), UKRC, Pg.Dip Psych Couns, D.A, M.Sc, M.A BACP Accredited Psychotherapist Emotional Health & Well Being…