Walking and Wellness: Never Too Late
As we age, maintaining physical activity becomes increasingly important for overall health and well-being. Walking offers a simple yet...
A New Government: What This means to Older People?
On the 4th July, a landslide victory for a new government ushered in Keir Starmer as Britain’s new Prime Minister. Starmer won with the...
ExCel London Care Show - It Was Great to be Part of This!
Care Show London held on 24 April - 25 April 2024! A two day Care Show at the ExCel London with lots to see, many to meet and new ideas...
Ways to Move: Exercising in Later Life
As we age, staying active becomes more important than ever for maintaining overall health and well-being. Engaging in regular exercise...
Help: A Lesson in Acceptance
One of the hardest things we tackle in our line of work is the resistance that the notion of ‘help’ can be met with. For so many,...
Encouraging Elders with Christmas Festivities
Christmas – a time for all! Aside from the joy of twinkly lights, red noses, jolly music and reunions, Christmas is (or should be) a...
The Lifeline of Happiness: The Importance of Connection for Older Adults
Embracing Connection for Healthier Lives Nearly all of us have, or will, feel lonely at some point in our lives. As social interaction is...
More Than Just a Smile: Importance of Dental Care in the Elderly
Smiles are the most easily recognisable facial expression and one of the first things we learn as new-borns. Smiling transcends time,...
Dementia: Not a Disaster
Dementia is a syndrome associated with an ongoing decline of brain functioning, particularly in old age. People are often easily confused...
Stronger Together: Mourning and Community
It was the late Queen Elizabeth II who famously said, “grief is the price we pay for love”. Losing loved ones is a sad fact of life. As...
