Therapy for carers: How you can benefit and ways to get started
Discover the benefits of therapy for carers, learn how to navigate the challenges of juggling multiple roles and find time...
Senior care advice
How to clean hearing aids: Must-know tips and tools from experts
Hearing aids require daily maintenance so they can work effectively — and continue to work over time. Here’s how to...
Validation therapy: examining a shift in approach to dementia care
Discover the benefits of validation therapy for people with dementia. Experts break down this empathetic approach for improved care.
What are retirement villages? The independent living option for older adults
Retirement villages are different from assisted living homes and nursing homes in a number of ways. Here, we break everything...
What to include on a daily schedule for adult and elderly caregivers
You can help familiarise your caregiver with your loved one’s schedule from the very start by providing them with a detailed...
Elderly Care Contract
A detailed elderly care contract is important for every family to have. Use our sample 2023 contract and customise it...
Is your elderly caregiver a household employee or an independent contractor?
Know where you stand as the employer of an elderly caregiver.
How to check elderly caregiver references and what questions to ask
Found the perfect caregiver for your older loved one? Here are the key questions to ask when checking references.
In-home care: What are your options?
There are a number of in-home care options for ageing adults. Here’s a breakdown of each.
Caregiver job description: What to write to attract strong candidates
Powerful words can help to attract top candidates for your caregiver job. Here’s how to make sure you set yourself...
How much does private home care cost?
How much does private home care cost per hour? Here, we break down all the potential expenses involved.
Live-in caregivers: What they do and how much you can expect to pay
If you’re considering hiring a live-in caregiver, here are the basics on what you can expect to pay.
Hiring a caregiver: Should you work with an agency or find your own?
Wondering if it's best to hire help through a caregiver agency or do it independently? Here, we break down both...
What to look for to find the right fit with a home care provider
It’s time to meet the care provider. But how do you know if they are really the one? Here are...
5 common issues with in-home caregivers and how to tactfully address them
Making expectations as clear as possible from day one is key, but when things go off track, you can work...
How to create a plan of care for your elderly caregiver
Here’s how to formulate a plan of care.
What to do if your caregiver isn’t the right fit
If you feel the caregiver you hired is not up to the job, here’s how to proceed.
The Importance of DBS (CRB), PVG and Reference Checks
Disclosure and Barring checks (formerly CRB checks) are searches through criminal records and other sources, including the Police National Computer....
18 quick and easy meals for older adults
Here, our experts recommend 18 quick and easy meals for older adults. Follow these recipes and make sure your parent...
How professional elderly care providers can prevent and tackle burnout
Burnout is all too common among professional caregivers. Here's how to spot the signs—and prevent it moving forward.
Questions to ask during an elderly caregiver interview
Here are all the bases you’ll want to cover when interviewing a candidate for a caregiving position.
5 activities to do with seniors that will lift their spirits—and yours
Here are several suggestions for impactful activities that will benefit you and the older adults in your life.
Top 11 caregiver duties to know
Caregiver duties are wide-ranging. It can be assumed, however, that many of the following tasks are performed at some point...
5 Step Guide to Hiring a Carer
Finding and hiring a carer doesn't have to be difficult. Follow our simple, 5 step hiring guide for some useful...
Emergency Checklist for Elderly Relatives and Their Caregivers
We hope we'll never need the information, but if there is an emergency with your elderly parent or relative, having this...
4 common in-home elderly care challenges and how to overcome them
It can sometimes be hard for someone to accept that they need extra help at home. Here’s how to overcome...
Mastering the Transition into Retirement
Embrace retirement for all the very best things it has to offer.
10 Things Grandparents Can Learn From Their Grandchildren
Seniors can learn a lot from today's children. Whether your grandkids are 2 or 22, here are some suggestions for...
9 Strategies to Help a Parent Who Refuses Care
Here are 9 strategies to help you overcome the objections of a recalcitrant loved one.
5 Traits Every Carer for the Elderly Should Have
You've narrowed down your search to a few wonderful people, but you're still not quite sure who the right one...
Adult day care: What it is and how to choose a centre
Compared to in-home care or assisted living facilities, adult day care centres can be a more economical option for seniors...
5 Step Guide to Hiring a Carer at Care.com
Finding and hiring a carer doesn't have to be difficult. Follow our simple 5 step hiring guide for some useful...
8 Ways To Manage Sandwich Generation Stress
If you find yourself at the end of the day feeling drained and worrying about not doing enough, then demands...
6 Reasons the Elderly Need Pets
Learn about the many ways seniors benefit from having animals. We all love our four-legged cuddly companions. From dogs to...
8 Signs Older Relatives Need Assistance
How do you know when they will need a helping hand? Here are 8 signs to look out for and...
9 Safe Summer Tips for the Elderly
Summer is the season for outdoor fun, BBQ’s and relaxation. But with higher temperatures and a stronger sunshine it can...
How to Help the Elderly Remain at Home
Many families want to see their elderly relatives live at home for as long as possible. But before you decide...
How to Interview for a Care Job Working with the Elderly
Make sure that the family you want to work with get to know how reliable, well-suited and compassionate you are...
Life In The Middle: Sandwich Caring
It’s a Tuesday afternoon and I am 673 miles from my children, my husband, my home and my faithful four-legged...
Remembering Older Relatives and Neighbours
Christmas can be a lonely time for older people; their children have grown, left home and have families of their...