I can manage! Often our loved ones won’t acknowledge the need for help or accept it, fiercely independent and used to managing they may expect a partner or family to continue providing levels of support that are no longer possible and risk care breaking down or a carer becoming stressed, poorly or collapsing themselves. I […]
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Older adults should do some type of physical activity every day. Exercise just once or twice a week can reduce the risk of heart disease or stroke by as much as 35%, it can improve your mental well-being, sleep and balance, reduce the risk of falling, joint pain and depression. Adults aged 65 and over
“You know what’s great about hitting rock bottom, there’s only one way left to go, and that’s up!” Mashi Yashoda – Live Old, Wild And Free Mashi Yashoda, is one of the oldest climbers to have summited Mt. Fujiama (the highest peak in Japan) in 2017 at the age of 93. But it wasn’t so
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“We don’t fear Manual Labor, In our Mid to late – 60s. Never ask people to do what you wouldn’t do. It is untoward” Jon Malkovich (owning vineyards) Jon Malkovich’s Vineyards Jon Malkovich, an academy award winner, and a proud owner of vast vineyards feels one should not get their hands dirty only when they
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You must have come across too many grandchildren or children who play videogames, day, and night. Have you ever wondered why they like it so much? Shirley Curry, 85 also known as ‘Gamer Grandma’ has amassed a YouTube following of over 900k followers. Shirley Curry – Life Is Too Short Shirley Curry enjoyed playing videogames
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NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) is a package of care arranged and funded solely by the Clinical Commissioning Group (NHS in England). This is for a person who is aged 18 or over and has been found to have a ‘primary health need‘ that has arisen because of disability, accident or illness. This is regardless of
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Disregard, Discount, Reduction and Exemptions! And we wonder why people don’t claim help with Council Tax!? Council Tax ‘Benefit’ is usually means tested. The name changed to Council Tax Reduction (also called support) in April 2013. It is usually administered by District Council rather than a Local Authority or County Council. Unless you live in
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“Age is simply the number of years the world has been enjoying you” Turning old is not the end of the journey. It is simply a time to reminisce with your loved ones and try out things you never could before. Meet SuperHero Fauj Singh, also known as the turbaned tornado. He did not take
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Many things can lead to a move into a care or nursing home. It may be that the intention is for a short term stay. Or period of respite and this may be exactly what is needed. Before moving into a permanent care setting the home should give you key information on charges. As well as,
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March 2022 Attendance Allowance is a tax free, non-means tested benefit administered by Disability and Carers Service for the Department of Works and Pensions for someone who suffers from an illness/disability and has care and/or supervision needs. To qualify you must over state pension age when applying, satisfy the residency rules and have the right to
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The Office of the Public Guardian in England and Wales (OPG) has issued new guidance (Nov 2021). This is for NHS and Social Care staff regarding the disclosure of a donor’s medical information to attorneys and deputies. The five principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 govern how OPG and other authorities (including health and social
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With years of experience helping people who have been overwhelmed by the system ‘Care Navigators’ can help you to find and arrange care and support. Understand the jargon and get the right assessments. As well as, help with claiming benefits and help with the forms. We can also explain the ways to pay for care
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