Chair yoga for seniors: All the benefits and how to get started
Chair yoga is an excellent way for older adults of all abilities to stay active. Read about the benefits of...
Senior health & safety
Foods to lower blood pressure for elderly people: What to eat and what to avoid
Looking for foods to lower blood pressure naturally? Look no further than this list, plus advice to keep elderly people...
Promoting healthy ageing in older people: 5 health tips for ageing
These are the top health tips for helping older people thrive and preventing health complications as they age.
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...
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.
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...
5 Ways to Manage Chronic Back Pain
In this article, we’ll explore five common non-surgical ways to manage chronic back pain.
Strategies to Help Seniors Fight Loneliness During Pandemic
Here are some strategies to help seniors in your community stay engaged and loved during this time of increased isolation.
Your coronavirus questions, answered: What seniors and their caregivers need to know
Here’s what senior caregivers and relatives need to know about coronavirus.
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...
How Caregivers Can Deal with Dementia
If the person you care for has been diagnosed with dementia, it’s important to realise that many things will change over time. How...
How to Improve Cognitive Health in Old Age
by freelance writer Riley Herder Memory is a funny thing. Some people struggle to recall details of their childhood, but...
Fasting: Is It Safe for The Elderly?
by freelance writer Riley Herder Looking for a carer for your elderly relative? Find one in his area now. Fasting...
Safety checklist: How to dementia-proof every room in your home
Anyone who’s cared for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or other type of dementia knows the worry you can have for their safety....
A Drug-Free Mood-Booster for Those with Dementia
Screentime is proving helpful with those with dementia. Anyone who has cared for a senior with dementia and its accompanying negative moods...
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...
6 Common Dementia Behaviours and How to Manage Them
Confusion is commonly associated with dementia, but these other behaviours are also signs that a loved one may be experiencing memory loss....
5 Tips to Ensure Health and Safety in Care Homes
It’s important that care homes are pleasant places that respect the freedom and dignity of the people living there but...
12 Part-time Jobs for Seniors
Retirement is changing. People are working past 65 and many seniors are staying in or returning to the workforce, either...
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...
Hoarding and the Elderly: How to Help Them Declutter
We inherit a lot from our parents, their traits, their looks and even their stuff – perhaps too much of...
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...
Helping A Friend With Terminal Cancer – My Story
In my personal email account, there is an email folder marked “A” that stores well over 300 email chains. It...
Surviving Childhood Cancer
Recently, we were joined in the Care.com offices by our new colleague Louise. Like any 22 year old she is...
Looking out for the elderly during the winter months
The winter months are not the easiest. For any of us. It’s dark, it’s cold, it’s wet. Often it’s dark,...