Elder

Kathleen is not alone. There are hundreds of families that rely on Elder to do what we're here to do - promote control, choice and independence in later life by doing everything possible to allow people to stay in their own home.

Do you know the difference? Did you know there's a difference?
Alzheimer's and dementia can often be spoken about in the same breath with many confusing the two, however there are distinct differences.

Are you going out with friends tonight?
Spare a moment to consider your elderly loved ones. Staying sociable in our later years is a central part of staying happy, well and independent. Here's how:

Over the Easter period, many of us are preparing to get away. Here's our guide to mobility aids to help with those long journeys:

Caring about the way we look, and the image that we present to the world doesn’t stop when we get older.
Great hair is part of feeling great so we've created this guide of haircare for the elderly:

Elderly incontinence is often treated as taboo. While it can feel an embarrassing subject to raise, it's often essential to do so to make sure you're loved one is getting all the help they need.
If you're caring for a loved one, or have concerns, here's our guide to dealing with it as a family.

It's great to hear feedback from our customers. Read more from those we've helped with their care needs on our Trust Pilot account: https://buff.ly/2P75x71

We're going head to head with Cera Care to raise money for Contact the Elderly!
If you're in London this Thursday, 11 April at 7 pm, be sure to swing by. If not, please spread the word and be sure to visit the GoFund Me page: https://lnkd.in/gYbdC8W

To show her appreciation this Mother's Day, Elder's COO @gemmabloemen wrote about what she's learned from her mum.
Be sure to read it here:
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/thank-you- mama-gemma-bloemen
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Professor Claire Surr of Leeds Beckett University highlights the positive impact culture changes can have on the effectiveness of dementia care.
https://www.elder.org/…/culture-change- and-effective-demen…/

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The benefits of companionship in later life:

Scott Mitchell, husband of Barbara Windsor, on spotting the signs of Alzheimer's early.

Dementia Care: 11 Signs of Alzheimer's -

Essential information if you think your loved one may have dementia: https://buff.ly/2BBlE7e

"It’s the little things that count, and sometimes people become disempowered because they feel overwhelmed"
We speak with Professor Julienne Meyer of My Home Life and City University, London about seeing people in later life as individuals, not as conditions.

If you think a loved one needs care, the best place to start is with a care needs assessment: