Deciding to move into a care home
July 18, 2024
Making the decision to go into a care home is never an easy decision. In-home care is a great alternative, but it doesn’t work for everyone. If you need to go into a care setting these are some things to look for when assessing the options:Activities - if...
Driving as you get older
June 20, 2024
As you get older you may find that you use your car less, but want to keep hold of it to maintain your independence. Your loved ones might be trying to persuade you to give up the car and you don’t want to. When friends and family suggest giving up driving...
Having a community around you
May 2, 2024
Many things I’ve read and heard recently herald the importance of having a community around you as you get older. Those living in isolation tend to live shorter, less happy lives. A community can be friends and neighbours or people you see all the time. H...
Getting Care At Home
April 4, 2024
So, you’ve decided that the best thing for your loved one (or you) is to get some help with care at home. It could be help with meals, or with personal care, cleaning or companionship, or a mixture of all of these things. If you have more than £23,250 in savin...
Choosing your attorneys
February 29, 2024
Last week we talked about the importance of powers of attorney. So if you have decided you want to make them, you need to think about who might be the best attorneys for you*. Some of the following might help you to decide:They don’t have to be your relat...
Power of Attorney
February 22, 2024
Have you written and registered your power of attorney yet? We have done ours and many people might think we’re too young.But you’re never too young; it doesn’t matter what age you are, if something happens to you and you can’t make decisions, then life can get...
Share the love
February 8, 2024
As it is coming up to St Valentine’s Day
we wanted to remind you to share your love with any older neighbours you may have. Make sure you check on older neighbours regularly, especially if you haven’t seen them for a few days.Check in periodically to see if they need help with anything. This cou...
Reflecting on time with your loved ones
December 28, 2023
Did you notice anything different...
We hope you all had a fantastic Christmas day with your friends and family, or if you were alone, that you enjoyed the peace and quiet. We know lots of people who prefer a quiet one, so if that’s you, we salute you!Following up on our last post, did you notice anythi...
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