Practical news and advice for anyone supporting older friends and family in their #lateryears #elderly #seniors
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Encouraging older people to drink more fluids just when they want to drink less buymeacoffee.com/theygetolde…
In case you're stuck for a gift idea for older family and friends, we've taken a look at a few suggestions whentheygetolder.co.uk/quali…
Happy gifts. Our annual gift suggestion list for seniors, aimed at bringing a little joy and comfort whentheygetolder.co.uk/quali… #gifts #christmas2022
Never mind the triple lock - what's happening with company and private pensions? Expert contributor Nim Maradas lays out the challenges facing pensioners today whentheygetolder.co.uk/finan…
What do you say when your family member wants to go home from their care home, but you know it's not going to happen? Dr Lesley Trenner talks about whether now is a good time to be honest - or not #eldercare #caregiver #olderpeople
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I tried the Sleepio app for insomnia 3 yrs ago. Was doing well, yet somehow failed in the end. Here's my journey whentheygetolder.co.uk/healt…
Delighted to be in excellent company in contributing to this valuable article, talking about social interaction and older people. #loneliness #solitude #olderpeople
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It started as a good idea a couple of years ago. But now all these companies emailing to ask if I'd rather not receive Mother's Day promotions is really just as bad as simply sending the promotions.
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Shoutout to @companionlifts for this article on how to make the workplace more #accessible.
It was a pleasure to contribute to it alongside @CarrieALightley, @WheelerDax & @TheyGetOlder 😊
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#Disability #DisabilityTwitter #Employment #Disabled #Inclusion
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Delighted to take part in a discussion about making the workplace more accessible for people with limited mobility companionstairlifts.co.uk/ne…
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We're delighted to announce that we're now able to offer 30 free courses to #olderpeople to help them improve their digital skills & tackle the #digitaldivide
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@goodthingsfoundation #GetGranonline #GetGrandadonline #FixTheDigitalDivide #digitaldivide
Must be time for a gift list. Here's a few thoughtful ideas for older family and friends. whentheygetolder.co.uk/quali…
Does age mellow a mean mother? Our expert @LesleyTrenner talks about the fairy tale of perfect relationships whentheygetolder.co.uk/famil…
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Need to talk? Join us for our weekly online Care for a Cuppa sessions, giving you the opportunity to speak to fellow unpaid carers over a cuppa ☕ Sign up for free here: carersuk.org/cuppa
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The EHRC has launched an inquiry into how older and disabled adults and unpaid carers can challenge local council decisions about social care and support in England and Wales.
More (with a survey that closes 15 Sept): equalityhumanrights.com/en/i…
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Giving this another push ... we'd love to hear from care homes about what it's been like for you developing your visiting policies throughout the pandemic. There's a direct link to the survey given here. Please share with anyone you think might be interested.
Can you spare 20–30 mins to complete an online survey about the development and implementation of your #carehomes visiting policy during Covid-19? @CPEC_LSE @NIHRresearch @josieedixon @LorenzKH @LearnPEOLC enrich.nihr.ac.uk/nihr-visit…
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The findings of @CarersUK’s annual State of Caring survey help us understand the experiences of unpaid carers across the country and identify the best ways to make a difference to their lives. Please promote far and wide - we need as many Carers to complete it as possible!
Unpaid #carers can now access the @CarersUK annual 'State of Caring Survey' - most extensive survey into carers' experiences in the UK. Please help them find out how your caring role is and what needs to change. Visit: surveymonkey.co.uk/r/9BVJQ2N #Leeds #carer @CETurner1975
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That #eldercare #coach is me! If you have a dilemma around your #elderly parents check out Ask Lesley @TheyGetOlder
How can I go back to the office when that means leaving Mum on her own? Our eldercare coach addresses a challenge that's going to affect many of us after more than a year of taking on a bigger caring role while working at home whentheygetolder.co.uk/famil…
How can I go back to the office when that means leaving Mum on her own? Our eldercare coach addresses a challenge that's going to affect many of us after more than a year of taking on a bigger caring role while working at home whentheygetolder.co.uk/famil…