Bed rest in hospital can be bad for you. Here’s what nurses say would help get patients moving
Bed rest in hospital can be bad for you. If you or a loved one is unlucky enough to be…
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You might have noticed that Mum or Dad is not as quick as they used to be. Or they are repeating their conversations like they are on loop tape. Whatever it is, you’ve realised they’re getting older and you might have to start helping or even looking after your ageing parents. This section covers the day-to-day things that crop up when we care for our ageing parents.
Healthy Ageing Series: Learn about brain health – our parents and our own
Have you noticed something’s changed with Mum or Dad? Worried you or they might be “losing it”? Don’t miss out…
Conversation about coping
Approach this topic sensitively, a conversation about coping can be tough Put yourself in the shoes of your ageing loved…
A real death: what can you expect during a loved one’s final hours?
It’s hard to predict events in the final days and hours of a person’s life. Some deaths are wonderful –…
Advance Care Directive – the document that conveys your end of life wishes when you can’t
In a crisis your family may find it difficult to decide what treatment is best for you. In an emergency,…
Staying warm in winter – cold weather tips
As we age, our bodies become less able to regulate internal body temperature and a decrease in our senses can…