Stay safe in winter with these safety tips for the elderly When the weather gets really bad every school child in the country is praying for a “Snow Day” so they can stay home from school, sledge down the local hill and build snow men with their friends. But, for...
Like many big changes in life, starting a new school or job, retiring, moving house, there is a sense of worry about the unknown. A care home move can in many cases be even more worrying. Like all of these other life changes, the better informed and prepared you are,...
When should older drivers stop driving? This is a really difficult question that people often find themselves having to ask themselves. When should I tell mum or dad to stop driving? Is anybody ever ready to answer that question? Mum and Dad have always been the ones...
Just like choosing your first house, choosing a care home is an important decision and a difficult one. Like choosing a house sometimes it “just feels right”, this emotional connection is important and you should trust your instincts. But, it is better to combine...
Because Greensleeves Care is a charity, founded on the principle of helping older people, we can offer support and guidance without fear or favour. We don’t care about making a profit but we do care about making a difference, so as long as we help nice older people...
Is your loved one ready for care but you don’t know how to broach the subject? Talking about care can be difficult and challenging, especially because you are having to deal with own issues and emotions. Remember that nobody wakes up wanting care and everybody...
