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Advice for carers
24 articles about advice for carers
Peripheral Neuropathy in the Elderly: Signs to Look Out For and How the Family Can Help
Numbness, pain in the legs, unsteadiness when walking – the signs of peripheral neuropathy can be subtle, but the risks are significant. Find out how to recognise the symptoms and how to adapt your daily care routine.
Deep Vein Thrombosis in the Elderly: Warning Signs
Find out what signs to look out for in order to recognise deep vein thrombosis in the elderly members of your family and when to seek urgent medical attention.
Legal Rights of the Elderly in Care Homes: A Guide for Families
Find out what rights Romanian law guarantees to residents of care homes for the elderly and how you can defend them when they are violated. Essential information for every family.
How to Talk to Your GP About the Needs of a Dependent Elderly Person
Find out what questions to ask the GP, what rights you have as a family carer, and how to prepare consultations to obtain the best possible care for your dependent senior.
How to Manage Food Refusal in the Elderly: Causes and Solutions
Complete guide for families: why elderly people refuse to eat, when to seek medical advice, and practical strategies for managing the situation with care and understanding.
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.
5 Practical Tips for Preventing Falls in Older Adults
Discover how you can transform your home into a safe space for your parents or grandparents. Tips verified by elderly care specialists.
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.
How to Communicate Effectively with an Elderly Person Who Has Hearing or Speech Difficulties
Practical guide for families: communication techniques adapted for seniors with hearing loss, speech impairments, or aphasia. Concrete tips, common mistakes to avoid, and when to seek specialist help.
Tax Deduction for Expenses Related to the Care of a Dependent Elderly Person
Families caring for elderly relatives can recover some of their expenses through tax deductions. Find out what you can deduct, what documents are required, and how to avoid common mistakes when dealing with ANAF.
Hearing in the Elderly: Signs That Your Senior Has Hearing Problems
Hearing loss in older adults is common and frequently underdiagnosed. Discover the concrete signs that family members can spot at home, and learn what practical steps you can take to help your loved one.
Respite Care for the Elderly: What It Is and How to Find It
Find out how temporary care for seniors works, when to seek it, and what options are available in Romania to give families a much-needed break.
How to maintain an active social life: practical steps
Discover practical and accessible strategies to help your beloved seniors maintain social connections and fulfilling activities, with the support of family and community.
How to Address Social Isolation in the Elderly: Practical Steps for Families
Social isolation affects the physical and mental health of older adults. Discover what signs to look out for and what practical steps you can take today to help your parent or grandparent.
Frailty Syndrome in the Elderly: What It Is and How to Recognise It
Find out what frailty syndrome means, how to identify warning signs in your loved one, and what practical steps families can take to prevent serious complications.
Muscle Contracture in the Elderly: Recognition and Care
Find out what a muscle contracture is, how to recognise it early, and what families can do to prevent and manage it at home or in a care home – practical, compassionate advice.
Pneumonia in the Elderly: How to Recognise It, What Risks It Carries and What Families Should Do
Pneumonia in seniors can occur without fever and deteriorate rapidly. Find out which atypical symptoms to watch for, when to go to A&E, and how to protect your loved one through vaccination and proper care.
How to Manage an Elderly Person's Medications at Home: Organisation and Warning Signs
Medication errors can have serious consequences for older adults. Find out how to organise treatments, which mistakes to avoid, and when to seek urgent medical attention to keep your parent safe.
Chronic Constipation in the Elderly: Causes, Warning Signs and What Families Can Do
Chronic constipation affects many older adults, but it can be managed effectively. Find out what you can do at home for your loved one, when to call the doctor, and which signs require urgent attention.
Sleep in the Elderly: Problems, Causes and What Families Can Do
Nocturnal awakenings, insomnia, constant fatigue — why sleep problems occur in older adults and how family members can help through simple, effective measures tailored to their needs.
Urinary Tract Infections in the Elderly: Recognition, Risks and What Families Should Do
Sudden confusion, agitation or falls may be signs of a urinary tract infection in older adults. Learn how to recognise them, why they can be dangerous, and how to protect your loved ones through prevention and prompt action.
Malnutrition in Old Age: What Every Family Should Know
Malnutrition affects over 30% of elderly people in Romania. Discover the warning signs, hidden causes and how you can protect your loved ones' health through proper nutrition and specialist care.
Shingles in the Elderly: Symptoms, Complications and Care
Herpes zoster can cause severe pain and serious complications in older adults. Learn how to recognise the signs, which complications to prevent, and how to care for your loved one at home.
Sarcopenia in the Elderly: How to Recognise It and What Families Can Do
Muscle loss in older adults increases the risk of falls and dependency. Discover the signs of sarcopenia and how you can support your parents or grandparents in staying active.