My mum is now in her late eighties, and it has been quite difficult to watch her go from being a very active and independent woman, to somebody that is now completely reliant on other people to do anything or go anywhere. It really is quite sad to watch the zest for living disappear from…
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What Are Some of the Living Options for Your Ageing Loved One?
Read moreIf you have an ageing parent, grandparent, or other family members, you’re probably concerned about their well-being as they age. Life expectancy has greatly increased in the last few decades, and it’s not uncommon for people to live well into their 80s. However, our bodies also become more fragile as we age, so the safety…
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Old Age Doesn’t Come Alone (My Mum)
Read moreMy mum has recently been in hospital for quite a lengthy stay and in fact at the time of writing this she has been in hospital for 18 days with no sign at the moment of her being discharged. Sixteen days ago on a Monday teatime I got a call from the alarm people that…
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[AD] Talking To My Elderly Mum About making Her Home A Safe Environment
Read moreI was recently commissioned by Premier Care in Bathing to give my thoughts on how to talk to my elderly mum about how to make her home a safe and future proofed environment. Premier Care in Bathing is one of the first ever companies to specialise in the installation of bathrooms specifically designed for customers with mobility needs. They are on a…
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[AD] Making A Bathroom Safe For The Elderly
Read moreAs you start to enter old age one thing you are guaranteed to have is reduced mobility and this will affect the majority of elderly people. It could be they are suffering from arthritis or the joints of the legs become stiff. This is why it’s important to convert the bathroom for an elderly person…
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Old Age Doesn’t Come Alone
Read moreMy mum is now in her twilight years and with old age life changes dramatically. One of the biggest changes is mobility, and generally being unsteady on their feet. I know this better than most. As my mum has got older this is what has happened to her. So what was once easy and possible…
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Grey Divorce is on the Rise: Why?
Read moreThe number of older people getting a divorce in later life has increased significantly in recent years. While it is important to understand the factors that can help explain this, it is also important that those who are going through the experience get the advice, help and support they need to move on. Societal Pressures…
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My Mum Made Me Sad the Other Day
Read moreGrowing up my relationship with my mum was fractured and at times totally dysfunctional all though my teens right into my thirties. Time of course has helped some very unpleasant memories fade but they will never completly go away,but as you grow older you definitely mellow and you think what’s the point which is where…
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