When we’re young, working and busy bringing up a family or travelling the world, it can be impossible to think that one day things will be very different. It’s hard to imagine being unable to communicate with loved ones, make rational decisions or in some cases even hold eye contact. But this is a situation […]
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Caring takes its toll. It doesn’t matter whether you’re charged with a child who has special education needs, a friend with a terminal diagnosis or an ageing parent with a degenerative disease. The challenges may be different, but the impact on your health, your daily life and ultimately your freedoms will be very similar. And […]
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According to the latest Office for National Statistics figures, for December 2017 to February 2018, just under 1.2 million people over the age of 65 were still in work. That’s out of a total UK workforce of 32.3 million and represents 10.2% of the entire age group. Compare that to 1992, when data for over-65s […]
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There’s no getting away from the fact that the decision to bring care into your home is an incredibly difficult and emotive one. But it is one that is wrought with a number of practical challenges too. Not least, deciding what types of care you need and working out how you will pay those care […]
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When you spend time in hospital after an illness or injury, you may find yourself focusing on getting well enough to get back home. But try not to be in too much of a rush. Your healthcare team will let you know when they think you’re ready. And if you’re facing a period of rehabilitation […]
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If you’ve recently started looking into the idea of care, it may seem extremely daunting. We know the sheer number of options available and the terminology used can be confusing and intimidating for those who are not healthcare professionals. That’s why we invite you to have a read of this glossary of the common terms […]
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Making the decision to find a live-in carer can feel a little bit like walking across a minefield. How can you work out who the best person will be for you? After all, they’ll be in your home every day, providing 24-hour care in some cases. With live-in care services especially, you need to be […]
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If you’re facing a terminal diagnosis it may feel like there is very little that is within your control. You may feel like you’re receiving advice and information from all sides. But there is one decision that very much comes down to your wishes and it’s perhaps the most important of all. Where do you […]
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Any discussion about care needs is likely to lead to a difficult conversation. It’s an emotive topic, especially when the idea of residential care is on the table, forcing you to confront your feelings about leaving your beloved home and familiar surroundings. Ultimately, it’s important that physical and mental health are considered in tandem. Of […]
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If you think you may need full-time care, there are two main options to consider for your quality of life: moving to a care home or hiring a live-in carer from a company like Avelon Live In Care. There are advantages to both and whatever you decide will be informed by your personal situation and […]
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When you receive a dementia diagnosis, it’s common to wonder what the future holds. You may be concerned about how quickly your disease will progress and what the later stages of dementia will look like for you. Or you might worry about how long you’ll be able to look after yourself in your home. While […]
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Most people living with a chronic illness soon become aware of the emotional impact their condition is having on their loved ones. In many situations, the lion’s share of caring responsibility falls on family members or close friends. Chances are that those sons, daughters, partners or friends may already be holding down a full-time job, […]
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