“I lived on my own for fifteen years after my husband passed away. I didn’t mind it so much in the summer, but the winters felt very long. With the cold weather and the dark afternoons, I wasn’t able to get out as much, and it was getting difficult to heat my...
Every year, 1 October arrives and reminds us all to stop and appreciate the older generations around us. The day was designated by the UN as International Day of Older Persons in 1990. And this year it coincides with its UK’s ‘cousin’, Silver Sunday. This means double...
The top 7 myths of care homes de-bunked “Care home food is not great”; “residents just sit around watching TV” and “care homes are overpriced”. These are some of the most common and long-standing misconceptions around care and nursing homes. However, the reality is...
This Pride Month, we are championing some valuable resources for the older LGBTQIA (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual)+ community as well as attempting to raise awareness of the issues they might face. The LGBT foundation says...
Dementia and sleep – tips for a better night’s sleep Often people living with dementia find it difficult it get a good night’s sleep. This can be very difficult for both the person living with dementia and also their carer. We all know how important sleep is for...
If you have a loved one who is living with dementia, you might be struggling to find a suitable Christmas gift, or perhaps you’d like to gift them something that will assist them in their dementia journey. New products and aids for people living with dementia are...
