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When a Parent Refuses Visits: How to Handle Aggression in a Care Home
Life in a care home

When a Parent Refuses Visits: How to Handle Aggression in a Care Home

Refusal of visits or aggressive reactions from an elderly person in a care home can be deeply painful for their family. Understand the underlying causes, correctly interpret the warning signs, and discover practical strategies to rebuild the relationship step by step.

·12 min read
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How to Manage Challenging Behaviours in an Elderly Person with Dementia
Alzheimer's and dementia

How to Manage Challenging Behaviours in an Elderly Person with Dementia

Agitation, aggression, refusal of care – discover practical techniques and empathetic tips for managing the daily challenging behaviours of a person living with dementia, whilst keeping you both safe.

·10 min read
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Memory and Attention Training: When to Seek Specialist Help
Alzheimer's and dementia

Memory and Attention Training: When to Seek Specialist Help

Discover how to keep elderly minds active and when specialist intervention becomes necessary for cognitive issues. Practical advice for caring families.

·11 min read
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Early Signs of Alzheimer's: The Complete Guide for Families in 2026
Alzheimer's and dementia

Early Signs of Alzheimer's: The Complete Guide for Families in 2026

Discover how to recognise the early signs of Alzheimer's disease and what steps to take to provide your loved ones with the right care at the right time.

·15 min read
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Caring for people with dementia: at home or in a specialist centre?
Choosing a care home

Caring for people with dementia: at home or in a specialist centre?

A complete guide for families who need to choose between home care and specialist centres for people with dementia. Find out which option best suits your situation.

·16 min read
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Alzheimer: The First 5 Signs Families Overlook — and What to Do When You Notice Them
Alzheimer's and dementia

Alzheimer: The First 5 Signs Families Overlook — and What to Do When You Notice Them

Alzheimer: the first 5 signs that families overlook and what you should do when you notice them in a parent.

·13 min read
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