Home can seem like a safe environment, one of the few that is predictable and presents few hazards. Yet, this isn’t true at all, especially not for seniors. This guest post was contributed by Cassie...
Are you finding it difficult to provide good care to your elderly loved ones? Advance Care Planning has solved this for you. Choosing between caring for elderly members of family and work is a tough...
Are you or one of your elderly friends or relatives in need of social care? If so, the social services department at your local council may be able to offer assistance in relation to information...
It is relatively common for care home residents to suffer from one of the various forms of urinary and bowel incontinence. Although this may be inevitable for some older adults, with appropriate assessment and management,...
Carers of Disabled Adults and Children / Focus on Disability / General Disability and Health Issues / Nutrition
Do you have problems swallowing certain food or liquids? The medical term for this is Dysphagia. Signs of Dysphagia are: pain when swallowing a feeling that food is stuck in your chest or throat bringing...
The proportion of children in the population who are mentally challenged is close to 3 percent globally. Being a parent or a guardian to a child who does not find it easy to apply cognitive...
Whether you are looking to go away for a holiday or out of necessity, travelling can be fun, enjoyable and exciting for most of us. For some people, however, it can be more challenging. If...
Age Issues / Benefits and Allowances / Care Services / Carers of Disabled Adults and Children / Disabled People / Disabled Travel - Motoring and Parking / Finance / NHS / Welfare
There are a range of benefits available for disabled or older people, including Attendance Allowance, Personal Independence Payment, Winter Fuel Payment and more. So please make sure you’re getting everything you’re entitled to! Here are...
Initiated in July 2009 the Care and Support Alliance (CSA) now represents over 80
of Britains leading charities campaigning for a properly funded care system in Britain
Professionals and workers involved in the care of disabled children and children with health and social problems
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