Having a pet visit your loved one has shown to provide many physical, emotional and social benefits. Pets provide a great mood and happiness boost to not only the elderly but for everyone. Depending on the animal, pets are usually playful, loyal … [Read more...] about How animal visits can boost your loved one’s happiness
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Creating a safe and homely environment for your loved one
Making sure your loved one has a safe and enjoyable, homely space to live in is a great way to make them feel safe, happy, and more comfortable in their environment. Just a few simple adjustments can go a long way in creating a space your loved one … [Read more...] about Creating a safe and homely environment for your loved one
Preventing falls for your loved one
Falls can be a common occurrence among elderly people and can create problems for both you and your loved one. There are a number of reasons why your loved one may be susceptible to falls, with common contributing factors including vision loss or … [Read more...] about Preventing falls for your loved one
Reasons you and your loved one should be learning to meditate
As we age, our physical and mental health can suffer from various setbacks that can be tricky to navigate for both you and your loved one. Adding simple lifestyle changes such as meditation can help benefit and better deal with these setbacks for … [Read more...] about Reasons you and your loved one should be learning to meditate
How to help your loved one when you go on holiday
A holiday is something everyone needs but you shouldn’t have to feel guilty for leaving your loved one behind. The worrying will happen but there are ways to ease yours and your loved one’s anxieties and make your trip a lot easier for everyone … [Read more...] about How to help your loved one when you go on holiday
How to help your loved one be socially active
As your loved one gets older it can be hard for them to maintain their social relationships due to challenges like impaired hearing and sight, lower mobility, reliance on others for transport, and illness. Your loved one can lose touch with the world … [Read more...] about How to help your loved one be socially active
Breathing exercises to relax your loved one
We all need help relaxing from time to time and it's important to notice when it's needed. If you're stressed and nothing is done about it, it can make it hard to work, sleep and even carry out day-to-day activities. If you have noticed your loved … [Read more...] about Breathing exercises to relax your loved one
Caring for your loved ones’ emotional needs
We often think about how we support our loved ones physically in where they live, what they should be eating, or even how much sleep they are getting. But something that can be often overlooked is the emotional wellbeing. A lack of emotional … [Read more...] about Caring for your loved ones’ emotional needs
Tips to improve your loved one’s sleep
Our sleep patterns change as we age due to a decrease in melatonin production that can cause us to wake more frequently throughout the night. Other factors that might affect sleep include medication, a lack of exercise, stress and sleep disorders. If … [Read more...] about Tips to improve your loved one’s sleep
How to prevent your loved one catching the flu this winter
Winter is right around the corner, and so is flu season. The flu is unpleasant for anyone but for people aged 65 and older the flu symptoms become more severe. During winter, the number of flu-related hospitalisations in people 65 years and older age … [Read more...] about How to prevent your loved one catching the flu this winter
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