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Pets help the elderly by improving their mood, encouraging exercise, giving them something to focus on, and providing constant companionship. By receiving care at home, your loved one can keep their pet by their side. Do pets help the elderly? Pets can be cute, cuddly companions, but they have much more to offer than a …

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The Sandwich Generation is the group of people, usually aged 35-55, who are responsible for the care of both their children and their parents… find out more… What is the sandwich generation? Juggling the care of elderly parents with nurturing growing children can be a challenge. However, with the right support you can maintain your …

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The best presents to get elderly parents for Christmas can range from time spent together to technology that will make their life better, all the way through to music playlists… What to get your elderly parents for Christmas Christmas is fast approaching. If you’re still struggling with ideas for what to put into your elderly parent’s …

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Telling your elderly parent that they need help can be difficult, so we’ve put together a list of suggestions that might help with the conversation. How do I tell my elderly parent they need help? It’s rare for a person to age without developing health conditions and frailties that make it difficult for them to …

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The first question you will ask yourself, when faced with the task of finding care for an elderly loved one, is: “What elderly care is right for me?” There are a lot of options, and the most common are live in care, personal assistant care, and companion care. If you would like to know more …

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The importance of father’s day lays in the opportunity to learn more about your dad; who he was, who he is, and how you’ve shaped him into the person he is today. As you age it’s likely that your relationship with your parents will change in more than one way, and the changes can be …

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My sister with our dad  Five years ago I lost my father to leukaemia. It affects me still in more ways than I ever could have predicted, and the loss becomes more apparent every year on the approach to Father’s Day. Grief on Father’s Day is tough, every shop window advertises cards and presents and …

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School holidays provide a great opportunity for travelling to visit elderly relatives, or arranging for your children to spend a couple of days with their grandparents. The change of scene is good for your kids, and free time away is good for your wallet. The importance of Grandparents Grandparents have a lot to offer their …

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