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How to stay safe in winter: tips for older people
When the weather gets bad, every child in the country is praying for a ‘snow day’ so they can stay home from school, sledge down the local hill and build snowmen with their friends. However, as we age, bad weather is not so fun. Ice and snow pose real dangers to older...
Warmth of Care Resources
Warmth Of Care – resources for keeping warm and looking after yourself or an older loved one in winter Age UK- Keeping well this winter Tips on looking after your mental health, information on where to get support with your energy bills and advice on keeping warm in...
How to tell if your older relative needs more help
Many older people enjoy the comfort of being in their own home. However, sometimes it can become apparent to others that perhaps an older relative or friend is not coping as well at home as they once did. This can be especially true if your loved one is showing early...
How to Start Conversations About Care with an Older Loved One
Caring for an ageing parent, grandparent or partner can feel like entering uncharted territory – especially when you sense they might be struggling, but know they’re reluctant to accept help. Here, we share how you can start and facilitate thoughtful, respectful...
How to Stay Safe in Hot Weather: Tips for Older People
We often moan about the weather in this country, normally because it is cold and wet, but every few years we get the opposite, and when a heatwave hits, we are often not ready for it. This can be especially concerning if you are older or if you are supporting an older...
Five myths about flu jabs
As regular and reliable as the clocks going backwards in autumn, the flu season sneaks up on us each winter. Every year, the government and NHS communications urge us to have the flu vaccination to protect us from the year’s most likely strains. Many people will be...
Busting 7 common myths of care homes
The top 7 myths of care homes de-bunked “Care home food is not great”; “residents just sit around watching TV” and “care homes are overpriced”. These are some of the most common and long-standing misconceptions around care and nursing homes. However, the reality is...
Dementia and sleep
Dementia and sleep - tips for a better night’s sleep Often people living with dementia find it difficult it get a good night’s sleep. This can be very difficult for both the person living with dementia and also their carer. We all know how important sleep is for our...
Let’s Stay Together: Living in a Care Home as a Couple
It’s no secret that moving into a care home is a huge life change; one that many people find difficult to adjust to. This can be particularly true when an older person is also faced with having to leave their partner behind. Often, when one person within a couple has...
Podcast: Greensleeves Care on Air
When it comes to dementia, Admiral Nurse Steve Mason knows everything there is to know. Greensleeves Care is sharing Steve’s expertise to raise awareness and increase understanding of dementia, particularly for people who’s loved ones might be living with it. Senior...