Supporting Loved Ones Information And Support

Balancing work and caring for elderly parents

Supporting an ageing parent while managing your own career and family life can feel difficult to balance. You’ll likely want to be there … Continued
Being the Only One Caring for a Parent: A Sole Carer’s Guide

As a sole carer, you are the one who picks up the phone at 2 am. You sort the medication, the shopping and … Continued
How to Build a Local Support Network for an Elderly Parent

A neighbour mentions your father hasn’t been out in a few days, or your mother lets slip that she skipped a meal because … Continued
Daily Check-In Service for the Elderly: A Guide for Families

Many older people live at home and manage well on their own, but their families would feel more at ease knowing someone checks … Continued
Coping With the Guilt of Putting a Parent in Care

The guilt often arrives after the decision is made, not before. If you are wrestling with guilt about putting a parent in care, … Continued
How Often Should I Visit My Elderly Parents?

As a loved one gets older, you may ask yourself, “How often should I visit my elderly parents?” – especially when their needs … Continued
Loss of Appetite in the Elderly: Causes and How to Help

Loss of appetite in the elderly is one of the most common changes families and older people themselves notice with age. Meals that … Continued
Should I Give Up Work to Care for My Parents?

When a parent’s health changes, who will look after them usually lands on one person. Perhaps you’ve had a call from the hospital … Continued
Helping an older parent cope with loneliness after the death of a partner

Losing a husband, wife, or long-term partner can change almost every part of daily life. Alongside grief, your parent may be adjusting to … Continued
Can a person with dementia have the same carer?

When someone is living with dementia, seeing a familiar face can make daily care feel more reassuring and predictable. A carer who knows … Continued