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Safety at home

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18 Feb 2026
Raising Awareness for Heart Month 2026

Early Warning Signs of Heart Problems Key Risk Factors You Shouldn’t Ignore How to Get Involved in Heart Month 2026…

A person slices a cucumber on a wooden chopping board. Carrots, broccoli, a yellow pepper, and red peppers are arranged nearby on a white worktop.
03 Feb 2026
Tackling Malnutrition in the Elderly

The Malnutrition Task Force (MTF) was set up through a partnership of Age UK, apetito, BAPEN, Nutricia and RVS, and…

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.
09 Oct 2024
A guide to preventing slips, trips and falls for the elderly

Winter is a fantastic time of year that’s filled with celebration, the festivity of Christmas, and the New Year resolutions…

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01 Oct 2021
Preventing slips, trips and falls at home

We believe that everyone has the right to feel safe and comfortable in their own home – whether they’re receiving…

An older man with glasses and a beard works on a crossword puzzle with a pen whilst a young woman beside him smiles warmly, both sitting together on a sofa in a cosy indoor setting.
21 Jul 2020
The Privacy of Live-in Care

There are many benefits of live-in care, retaining your privacy perhaps being one of the most vital – particularly for…

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27 Jun 2019
Tips for keeping cool in warmer weather

It’s that time of year again; the nights are longer, the weather is warmer and the barbeques are out in…

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.
19 Jun 2019
Living with Frontotemporal Dementia – Common Symptoms and Treatments

Last month, we began the first of our six-blog series on the different types of dementia and how you and…

A carer in purple offers tablets to an elderly woman wearing a striped top, who is sitting up in bed and smiling while holding out her hand to receive the medicine.
22 Jan 2019
How to Take Your Medicine Safely at Home

There may well come a point in your life where you need to take a specific set of medications. This…

A carer wearing gloves and a plastic apron helps an elderly man in a bathroom by preparing a toothbrush at a washbasin. A round mirror and soap dispenser are visible on the wall.
12 Dec 2018
Signs that your aging parents need help

Growing older, is, for most of us a fact of life. And one which does not necessarily come without its…

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25 May 2018
Carbon monoxide – is your home safe?

The dangers of carbon monoxide have been flagged up in news reports for years. Just last month, The Guardian reported…