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.
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...
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...
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. ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
