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Health & Wellbeing Advice
As the year comes to an end, my dad (77) seems quieter than usual — is this normal?
“As the year comes to an end, my dad (77) [...]
My dad has diabetes and arthritis — what support can a home-visit GP provide to help him manage his long-term conditions safely at home?
My dad has diabetes and arthritis — what support can [...]
My mum is 82 and slowing down—what routine health checks should she be having each year?
My mum is 82 and slowing down—what routine health checks [...]
Welcome to Health & Wellbeing Advice
Welcome to our Health & Wellbeing section. Here you’ll find [...]
Psychology & Emotional Wellbeing
Carer Insights & Social Care
My elderly parent doesn’t want strangers in the house — what are our care options?
“My elderly parent doesn’t want strangers in the house — [...]
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My mum is 81 and doesn’t want to go to the doctor. She says she doesn’t want to ‘bother anyone.’ How can we gently encourage her to attend her check-ups? GalleryMy mum is 81 and doesn’t want to go to the doctor. She says she doesn’t want to ‘bother anyone.’ How can we gently encourage her to attend her check-ups?
My mum is 81 and doesn’t want to go to the doctor. She says she doesn’t want to ‘bother anyone.’ How can we gently encourage her to attend her check-ups?
Many families reach a point where they begin to worry [...]
My mum is in her 90s and refuses to take her medication — is this normal?
Short answer: Yes. Medication refusal is very common among people [...]
Welcome to Carer Insights & Social Care
Welcome to our Carer Insights & Social Care section. This [...]
