Care Advice
Respiratory care
When you live with a condition that affects your breathing it can be debilitating, Helping Hands are here to support…
Fall prevention for the elderly
As time goes by, you may find yourself becoming a little unsteady on your feet, which can lead to falls.…
Ways to support a loved one with parkinson’s
One of the most important ways you can support a loved one living with Parkinson’s is to learn everything you…
Exercises to reduce swollen ankles in the elderly
Swollen ankles is a condition that affects people of all ages, especially the elderly. Here are a few exercises to…
Essential homecare supplies and where you can get them
Homecare supplies can include a first aid kit, wheelchairs, hospital beds, grab bars, compression stockings, clothing and reclining chairs. Read…
Ensuring brain health: the importance of mental stimulation
Mental stimulation can be classed as anything that exercises the brain. Read how important mental stimulation is for brain health…
Emergency respite care – planning for the unexpected
Sometimes emergency respite care is needed because you or a loved one is unexpectedly faced with an unanticipated care situation.…
Emergency care for dementia
When a person is living with dementia, it is crucial to try and ‘get into their world’ and try to…
Elderly care around the world
Each country has its own health and social care system, which means we have numerous examples available to us of…
Easter activities for the elderly
Our care experts have compiled some easter activities that are suitable for the elderly, ensuring you make a memorable holiday.…