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Birmingham carer speaks out about ‘lockdown loneliness’ amid COVID-19 pandemic

Jun 08, 2020

Although restrictions are being lifted suggesting the COVID-19 fight could be a step closer to being won, some are still struggling with the “loneliness battle” which arose during the pandemic.

Managing Memory loss

Living with Memory Loss – Tips for Managing Day-to-Day

May 21, 2020

digital skills for older people

Getting connected – Digital skills for older people

Mar 25, 2020

end of life care plan

Organising a person’s end of life care plan

Feb 10, 2020

loneliness in older people

Combating loneliness amongst older people

Jan 29, 2020

better sleep for older people

Sleep Better Without Relying on Medication

Dec 18, 2019

Diagnosed with dementia

What to do when a loved one has been diagnosed with dementia

Oct 14, 2019

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Mental Stimulation is Everything: Apps that keep the Brain Ticking

Aug 29, 2019

Amazon Alexa can now give NHS verified advice

Jul 10, 2019

Older lady in wheelchair doing exercise with personal trainer

Deteriorating health? 5 fitness tips for older people

Jul 04, 2019

Woman in striped red and white shirt working on canvas while painting with brush at table with other residents

All about the arts

Jun 27, 2019

lady using a TGA mobility wheelchair looking out across open countryside

Funding wheels for independence

Jun 06, 2019

a young happy woman huggs an older happy elderly women

9 things to think about before deciding to care for your elderly parents

May 22, 2019

Senior Couple In Discussion With Health Visitor At Home

Planning dying well

May 15, 2019

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Thinking of end of life care

May 13, 2019

Vulnerable people news

Are you claiming your Pension Credit?

May 02, 2019

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How to talk to your relatives about dementia

Apr 08, 2019

older lady doing a jigsaw puzzle

Reminiscence activities for dementia

Mar 18, 2019

elderly man and carer holding hands

How to care for an ageing parent who suffers from incontinence

Dec 18, 2018

carer and elderly lady looking at iPad

Managing caring alongside work

Nov 29, 2018

Elderly man smiles at camera in garden

Top tips for older people with long-term health conditions

Nov 22, 2018

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