Care Advice
Obtaining a power of attorney for your elderly parent
Power of attorney is a written legal document that grants a person legal authority to act and make decisions on…
Nutrition tips for the elderly: a guide to healthy ageing
Discover essential nutrition tips for the elderly in our guide to healthy ageing. Learn how a balanced diet can support…
New year, new care with Helping Hands
As the New Year begins, it’s a good time to check in on your family members and if they may…
New year activities for the elderly
Families traditionally get together at Christmas and New Year, which is a great chance to spend time and engage in…
Welfare checks for the elderly
Welfare checks for elderly people can be described as making sure that someone vulnerable has their needs met, however that…
How to Assist someone living with dementia with paranoia
Delusions, including paranoia, tend to become more common as dementia progresses as the person may struggle to recall memories. Learn…
How technology works in mental health care
There’s no doubt that there are more technological approaches to mental health care than there ever used to be. Read…
How respite care can help at Christmas time
Give your loved ones a break this Christmas by getting respite care, short-term support delivered by a carer different from…
The difficulties of dementia and sight loss
Having some additional support at home means that people living with dementia and sight loss can remain as independent as…
The 5 most common types of cancer
At Helping Hands we have researched the most common types of Cancer in the UK, alongside possible symptoms and recommended…