Caring is personal - and so is good advice.
Welcome to the Your Care blog, where we share practical tips, guidance for families, and insights from the world of home support. Whether you're arranging care for a loved one, navigating daily challenges, or just looking for reassurance, we’re here to offer helpful, human advice - every step of the way.
Posted 20th January 2026
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Attendance Allowance Bristol
Who Can Claim, How Much You Could Get, and How to Apply - 2025/2026 rates
Posted 29th December 2025
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Hourly Home Care Rates in Bristol & South Gloucestershire
When someone you love starts needing support at home, it can feel like the practical questions and the emotional worry arrive at the same time.
Posted 9th December 2025
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When the Tablets Start to Pile Up: Why Medication Support Matters More Than You Think
You tell yourself everything is fine. Mum says she is "managing perfectly". She is still in her own home, still making her own tea, still insisting she doesn’t need any help.
Posted 3rd December 2025
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Being a Daughter Should Still Feel Like Being a Daughter..
"I just couldn't do it anymore…" Sue told us through tears. Her mum, Margaret, had always been her best friend. But lately, helping with showers had started to feel uncomfortable for both of them.
Posted 28th November 2025
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Falls Prevention and Mobility Support: Keeping Your Loved One Steady, Safe and Independent
If your mum or dad has had a fall, you’ll know that awful moment when the phone rings and your stomach drops. Even if they weren’t badly hurt, something shifts afterwards.
Posted 18th November 2025
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Dementia Support: Understanding, Not Forcing
“We cannot get him out of bed anymore.” That is what families often tell us, and it is one of the hardest things to admit. They have tried everything: persuasion, reminders, frustration, guilt.
Posted 17th November 2025
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When Caring Becomes Too Much: How Help at Home Can Stop Family Burnout
When caring becomes too much Dawn had always been the strong one. She worked part-time, looked after her teenage son, and popped in to see her mum, Evelyn, every day.
Posted 7th November 2025
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Continuity of Care: Because the Best Care Doesn't Start Big, It Starts Familiar
You notice it one afternoon. The laundry is still sitting on the chair, and the cup of tea has gone cold again. Mum says she’s fine, but you can see she’s tired. You tell yourself you’ll pop in more
Posted 31st October 2025
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Companionship Visits: Connection That Keeps Life Alive
Meaningful connections that brighten each day “I know he’s lonely… but I just don’t have the time.” It’s something we hear often from families, said with guilt, never indifference.
Posted 24th October 2025
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Halloween and Dementia: Why a Pumkin on the Doorstep Matters More Than You Think
It’s late October, and the decorations are going up. Pumpkins on doorsteps, cobwebs in windows, spooky lights in every colour. Most of us smile and think, “Oh, Halloween’s coming.”...
Posted 24th October 2025
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Caring Through the Darker Months - Simple Ways to Bring Calm for You and Your Loved One
It's 4:30pm and already getting dark outside. You glance over at your mum, and you can see it starting - that restlessness, that confusion, that agitation that wasn't there an hour ago...
Posted 3rd October 2025
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Celebrating UK Grandparents Day: Honouring the Stories That Shape Us
Today is UK Grandparents Day - a special moment to celebrate the grandparents who have shaped our families, our communities, and our lives. At Your Care, we have the privilege of supporting grandpa...
Posted 24th September 2025
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Jess’s Rule: The New NHS Guideline Every Family Should Know
When something does not feel right with your health, being heard can make all the difference. A new NHS guideline, known as Jess’s Rule, has been created to help stop symptoms being overlooked...
Posted 18th September 2025
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3 gentle ways to respond when your loved one says, “I want to go home”
If you care for someone living with dementia, you may have heard them say, “I want to go home” – sometimes even when they’re already there. It can be difficult to hear and upsetting to know ho...
Posted 27th August 2025
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Understanding the Progression of Dementia: A Guide for Families
Dementia is a journey that no family ever wants to take, but understanding what to expect can make the path less daunting. This guide will walk you through the typical stages of dementia, the...
Posted 27th June 2025
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Keeping Cool During Heatwaves: Tips for Elderly and Dementia Care in Bristol
With temperatures soaring across the UK, heat health warnings have been issued to protect vulnerable individuals, particularly the elderly and those living with dementia. In this blog, we provide...
Posted 25th May 2025
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Gentle Steps, Big Benefits: The Joy of Walking with Support
At Your Care, we know that even a gentle stroll can work wonders. This May, we’ve been celebrating National Walking Month - a chance to celebrate the simple joy of moving more, especially for t...
Posted 12th May 2025
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Side by Side: Supporting Dementia with Heart
Dementia Action Week | 12 to 18 May 2025 At Your Care, we know that living with dementia isn’t always easy, but no one should face it alone. This Dementia Action Week, we’re shining a lig...
Posted 22nd April 2025
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Nutrition & Wellness Guide for the Elderly - Part One
As we age, maintaining a healthy lifestyle becomes increasingly important. Proper nutrition and wellness practices can help the elderly to stay active, prevent disease, and enhance their quality...
Posted 18th March 2025
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The Harsh Reality of One-Hour Care Visits: Why They Fail Our Most Vulnerable
At Your Care, we stand firmly against the one-hour care visit model, a standard practice for many traditional care agencies. Our commitment to providing two-hour visits stems from real-world...
Posted 7th January 2025
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Case Study: A New Chapter for Bill and Margaret
Bill and Margaret had been married for over 50 years, but their golden years were far from easy. Bill, who was visually impaired and physically frail, had been receiving minimal care—just 30 m...
Posted 7th November 2024
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Is it time to give up decaf?
Why Switching to Decaf is a Simple Change that Can Make Life Easier for You or Your Loved Ones with Dementia When it comes to small adjustments with big impacts, switching to decaf drinks is...
Posted 11th January 2022
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Loved one living with Dementia not eating?
If a person isn’t eating enough, it can lead to weight loss and less muscle strength. You’ll find they may also feel tired and weak, making them prone to falls. This can make them frailer and les...
Posted 23rd November 2021
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Who are WE?
Who is Your Care? We are a family run introduction agency based in South Glos. We have been operating for almost 8 years now and have many happy clients and personal assistants. Your Care was...
Posted 9th September 2021
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Sleep & Dementia
Sleep and dementia. Did you know a good night’s sleep slows cognitive decline, prevents falls and injuries, improves mood and helps balance the sleep-wake cycle? So, with 7 out of 10 people l...
Posted 31st August 2021
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Irene's story; Having a Live-In Carer
When we first met Irene she was a very independent 90 year old who lived alone in a beautiful bungalow in Downend. Sadly Irene’s husband Denis had passed away a few years ago and with no c...
Posted 29th June 2021
Posted 5 years ago
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Why would someone with Alzheimer’s refuse medication?
Refusing to take medication could be a response to being confused or feeling afraid of what they’re being asked to do, they might also feel like they don’t have any control over their life, which c...
Posted 23rd September 2020
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7 Top Tips on Showering with Dementia
When looking after someone with cognitive impairments such as Alzheimers or dementia completing the simplest task such as having a bath or shower can be a constant struggle, skyrocketing your...
Posted 9th July 2020
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What impact has COVID-19 had on caring to you?
I don't know about you, but I'm pretty fortunate when it comes to my elderly relatives. They're all still pretty agile and active as they have grown older, either caring for grandchildren pretty...
Posted 6th July 2020
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Where is your loved one most safe? 💖
New figures from the Office for National Statistics revealed that almost 20,000 people have died from Covid-19 in care and nursing homes and one in five have been infected to date. Statistics...
Posted 24th February 2020
Posted 6 years ago
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Are you planning a summer holiday?
I'm pretty sure I speak for everyone when I say 'I CANNOT WAIT FOR SUMMER'! As the days get lighter, I get more and more excited for some sunshine! I spend pretty much all my spare time on the...
Posted 17th February 2020
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Random Act of Kindness Day
It’s Monday lunchtime and I’m in the queue at the local supermarket, when I notice the elderly person behind me who has only three items in their basket. Sound familiar? What do you do? How do...
Posted 24th January 2020
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The 'Sandwich Generation'
Last week I proudly became the grand parent of a wonderful baby girl and now find myself part of the growing sandwich generation. For those of you who do not know what this is, let me explain. ...
Posted 20th January 2020
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Keeping Warm this Winter
After a surprisingly warm Christmas period, the cold has decided to set itself upon us. Over the last week, I've definitely felt the temperature drop (BRrrRRrr) and have almost gone an...
Posted 24th May 2019
Posted 7 years ago
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See the person, not the condition!
How our children continue to teach us life lessons every day. It’s interesting really. When we understand Dementia and the stigma that it comes with, we only seem to see the person with their i...
Posted 16th April 2019
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The power of music
People respond to music from a very early age, even before words and language are developed. This continues even towards the end of our lives, when verbal abilities may be lost. Music...
Posted 3rd November 2018
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A grandchild for a day keeps dementia at bay!
Are you watching that Channel 4 programme, Old People’s Home for 4 Year-Olds? I always make time to see it because I love the interaction between the kids and the pensioners. But it’s not all a...
Posted 29th October 2018
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Staying safe this Halloween
Halloween can be a treat-filled time for many, but also tricky for some. For people living with dementia or physical limitations, Halloween can hold fears that lead to distress. At Your...
Posted 27th October 2018
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Getting through winter with dementia
Twice a year, we all get to be time travellers. Not quite like Marty McFly in Back To The Future, (although I would like to visit 1955), but this weekend we get to relive an hour. And it’s ...
