Blog
Here you'll find more about recent events at The Dower House as well as some helpful information and tips for enjoying later life to the full, whether living in your own home or in care.
Three things to think about if you care for elderly parents
Author: Sara Stagg
Caring for an elderly parent or loved one presents a number of challenges, both for you and your loved one. You may find yourself struggling with the need to balance caring for your children and your loved one, as well as your job. If you are an only child, or have siblings who don’t live nearby, you may feel that you have nobody else to call on for help. By contrast, if you live a long distance from your parents, you will be experiencing different concerns.
Read moreThree ways to boost your immune system this winter
Author: Sara Stagg
Maintaining a strong immune system to help ward off typical winter illnesses like flu and the common cold has always been important for older people. This year, COVID-19 has placed even greater emphasis on ensuring that we all head into the colder months with a strong immune system.
Read moreFive ways to ensure you can keep enjoying your garden in later life
Author: Sara Stagg
Do you remember when old age was something that only happened to other people? When, back in your 20’s, you couldn’t understand why your parents or grandparents complained about getting old?
Read moreFive steps to healthy ageing
Author: Sara Stagg
Joan Collins famously once declared ‘Age is just a number’ but as we age it’s natural to worry about what the future may bring. The UK has an ageing population, and knowing how to age well is an important consideration. At The Dower House, we believe there are five core areas of your life to think about when it comes to maintaining your health, vitality and independence.
Read moreSupporting your loved one’s move to residential care
Author: Sara Stagg
Our recent article looked at the importance of taking care of a person’s mental health and wellbeing as well as the physical aspects. Given that moving home is widely recognised as one of the most stressful events you face in life, when your loved one moves into residential care it’s crucial to take steps that will ease the transition.
Read moreFive ways to prevent isolation leading to loneliness
Author: Sara Stagg
In our last blog, we looked at how to use technology to keep in touch. This article looks at ways to keep a healthy mind and body when isolation and social distancing means that you are unable to do many of the things you enjoy and may be starting to feel lonely as a result.
Read moreFunding later life care
Author: Sara Stagg
Worries about funding later life care are common and may start long before you, or your loved one, are no longer able to live safely and independently at home. The team at The Dower House are not able to provide financial advice so we asked The Wealth Care Partnership to share the benefit of their experience in this guest post.
Read morePalliative Care and the Six Steps End of Life Pathway
Author: Sara Stagg
The term palliative care is often thought to refer to the care someone receives at the end of their life. However, it is often provided alongside other treatment and therapies and will usually start before the person is considered to be reaching end of life.
Read moreWhat is Respite Care?
Author: Sara Stagg
Caring for an elderly person can be demanding and periods of respite care may be beneficial for you and the person you are caring for. Respite Care is the term used to describe temporary care arrangements that allow a carer to take a break from their caring responsibilities.
Read moreEnjoy a taste of life at The Dower House
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