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The Dower House ethos is rooted in the desire to support people to live as independently as possible in later life. In order to achieve this, it’s important to take care of your health and wellbeing. In our blogs, we consider the different aspects of ageing and later life, sharing tips, advice and relevant news to help you prolong your independence whether in your own home or in residential care.
Three things to think about if you care for elderly parents
Author: Philippa Thompson
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 moreHow to avoid falling prey to online scams
Author: Philippa Thompson
This year has seen most of us make an incredibly swift transition to running many aspects of our life online, from online banking and bills to keeping in touch with loved ones. In many ways technology has offered huge benefits, enabling families to stay in touch, for grandparents to see their grandchildren and business to continue to run.
Read moreThree ways to boost your immune system this winter
Author: Philippa Thompson
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: Philippa Thompson
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: Philippa Thompson
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: Philippa Thompson
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 moreManaging mental health and wellbeing when moving into care
Author: Philippa Thompson
The UK has an ageing population, and according to the Office of National Statistics in 2018, 11.9 million people in the UK were aged 65 or older. That was around 18% of the population. Age UK estimate that by 2030 this will have increased to 21.8% of the population. This inevitably means that there will be an increase in people living in private and state social care.
Read moreHelping older people stay healthy in the heat
Author: Philippa Thompson
It’s fair to say that we have been blessed with a magnificent spring this year. As we head into summer, it would be lovely to see that continue. Being able to enjoy one’s garden is certainly a relief as older people continue to observe the lockdown restrictions.
Read moreFive ways to prevent isolation leading to loneliness
Author: Philippa Thompson
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.
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