Actually managing to get the benefits and other funding to which they are entitled is a major headache for older people and carers. Who Cares? resident blogger and journalist Sarah Whitebloom has first-hand experience of the problems and pitfalls involved. Here she gives you the lowdown and all the critical contacts.
Posts Tagged ‘Who Cares? Advice’
Who Cares? Care at Home Advice
Friday, February 3rd, 2012Few elderly people want to admit that they need carers, But it can make a real difference. Who Cares? blogger and journalist Sarah Whitebloom knows that finding decent home care is a real challenge. Here she takes you through the issues.
Who Cares? Dementia Advice
Friday, February 3rd, 2012Dementia in all its forms is becoming one of the great blights of old age. Sarah Whitebloom gives an overivew of all the help and advice avaliable and makes sensitive suggestions about strategies you can use to cope with those suffering from this debilitating condition.
Who Cares? Living and Residential Care Advice
Friday, February 3rd, 2012Sarah Whitebloom takes you through the difficult decisions and the funding options for Living and Residential Care, and gives a
Who Cares? Key contacts for help and advice
Friday, February 3rd, 2012All the key contacts for help and advice for the elderly, or those caring for elderly family and friends.
Keeping warm in the big freeze
Thursday, February 2nd, 2012Age UK is urging people to check on elderly neighbours and friends to make sure they stay warm during the freezing conditions. Here’s some advice on staying warm and making the best use of heating at home.
WHO CARES? Adapted wheelchair taxis
Friday, December 30th, 2011It’s Christmas and the family are together .. yet elderly people living in residential homes can find themselves on the outside, not even looking in, particularly if they have mobility problems. Specially adapte wheelchair taxis may just be the answer.
