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Senior care advice
Practical guides, verified information and expert advice to help you make the best decisions for caring for your loved ones. 24 articles across 22 categories.
How to Prepare for Coming Home After a Hospital Stay: A Complete Guide
From adapting the living space and sourcing medical equipment to monitoring and warning signs – everything you need to know to ensure your loved one's safe recovery at home.
Communication with the Care Home After Admission: Essential Questions and Your Rights
Find out how to communicate effectively with the care home team, what information you are entitled to receive about your loved one, and which warning signs you should never ignore.
How to Manage Behavioural Disorders in Elderly People with Depression
Complete guide for families: how to recognise and manage difficult behaviours in elderly people with depression, what mistakes to avoid, and when to seek specialist help.
What You Need to Know About Arthrosis and Joint Pain in Old Age
Arthrosis and joint pain affect the quality of life of older adults. Find out how to recognise the symptoms, what treatments are available, and when to seek specialist help for your parent.
How to Get Help from DGASPC for a Dependent Elderly Person
Concrete steps, required documents and what services you can request from DGASPC for the care of a dependent senior. A complete guide for families in need of support.
What You Need to Know About Memory and Attention Training in Old Age
Memory and attention can be trained at any age. Discover effective methods, practical exercises, and how you can support your elderly loved ones in maintaining their cognitive functions.
5 Practical Tips for Sleep Disorders in Seniors
Find out how to recognise and manage sleep disorders in your parents or grandparents. Practical advice for families looking to improve the quality of life of their elderly loved ones.
When an Elderly Person Refuses Treatment: A Complete Guide for Families
What do you do when a parent says "I don't want treatment anymore"? Understand the causes of refusal, how to communicate with empathy, and when specialist medical help is needed.
When and How to Tell Your Parent They Have Dementia: A Guide to Honest Conversations
Communicating a dementia diagnosis can be one of the most difficult conversations you'll ever have. Learn how to approach this discussion with empathy, respect, and at the right time for your parent.
What Is a Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment and How It Helps the Family
Discover how a comprehensive geriatric assessment helps families understand the real needs of their elderly loved ones and build personalised care plans, with the support of the right specialists.
How to Manage an Elderly Person's Medication in a Care Home
Find out which medications you can bring from home, how to verify they're being administered correctly, and what documents to monitor to ensure your parent's treatment is safe in a care home.
Dementia in the Elderly: When and How to Seek Specialist Help
Recognising the signs of dementia and seeking specialist help in time can radically transform your loved one's quality of life. Find out when the right moment is to ask for help and what options are available to you.
How to Cope with Anticipatory Grief When a Parent Is Seriously Ill
Receiving a terminal diagnosis triggers grief even before the loss occurs. Understand your family's emotions, how to communicate with your parent, and when to seek specialist support.
Safety in the Bathroom and Bedroom for Elderly People: What You Need to Know
Discover how you can transform the bathroom and bedroom into a safe space for your beloved seniors. Practical tips, essential arrangements and solutions tailored to the needs of older adults.
How to Manage Anxiety and Panic Attacks in Elderly People
Warning signs, common causes and what families can do to ease a senior's anxiety – practical techniques, mistakes to avoid and when to seek specialist help.
How to Handle an Emergency Hospital Admission for an Elderly Person: The First Hours
Practical guide for families: what documents to have ready, how to communicate with doctors, and what concrete steps to take when an elderly person arrives at A&E.
How to Prepare for a Specialist Doctor's Appointment for a Senior
The necessary documents, the right questions and following medical recommendations — a complete guide for families accompanying elderly relatives to specialist consultations.
Incontinence in Seniors: A Practical Guide for Families and Carers
Discover how to manage incontinence in elderly individuals with empathy and practical solutions. Tips for families, recommended products, and when to seek specialist advice.
How to Recognise Elder Abuse: Signs, Types and Concrete Actions
Identify early signs of physical, emotional, or financial abuse affecting your elderly loved one. Learn about their legal rights and how to intervene effectively to ensure their protection.
Myths and Truths About Osteoporosis and Bone Health
Discover what's real and what's myth about osteoporosis. Essential information for families who want to protect the bone health of their loved ones.
How to Prepare an Emergency Plan for the Elderly Person in Your Home
What documents, contacts and safety measures every family with a senior in their care should have. A complete guide for crisis situations and rapid response.
Urinary Catheter Care for an Elderly Person at Home: A Guide for Families
Find out how to properly care for your loved one's urinary catheter, which warning signs to monitor, and which common mistakes to avoid for the senior's comfort and wellbeing.
How to Recognise and Prevent Dehydration in the Elderly: Signs and Solutions
Dehydration in seniors can develop quickly and lead to serious consequences. Learn how to recognise the warning signs, adjust fluid intake, and act promptly to safeguard your loved one's health.
How to Manage Faecal Incontinence in Elderly People: A Complete Guide
Causes, daily care, skin protection and tips for preserving dignity. Everything you need to know to manage faecal incontinence in the elderly with empathy and efficiency.