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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...

Annie’s Story

“I lived on my own for fifteen years after my husband passed away. I didn’t mind it so much in the summer, but the winters felt very long. With the cold weather and the dark afternoons, I wasn’t able to get out as much, and it was getting difficult to heat my...

Paul Newman: Good care is about protecting older people’s human rights

Every year, 1 October arrives and reminds us all to stop and appreciate the older generations around us. The day was designated by the UN as International Day of Older Persons in 1990. And this year it coincides with its UK’s ‘cousin’, Silver Sunday. This means double...

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...

Resources for Older LGBTQIA+ People

This Pride Month, we are championing some valuable resources for the older LGBTQIA (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual)+ community as well as attempting to raise awareness of the issues they might face. The LGBT foundation says...

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...