Old Age
As we age we are more susceptible to a host of illnesses, some of which include Alzheimers Disease and Dementia, Arthritis, Strokes, Osteoporosis and other cardiac conditions. But help is on hand for all carers trying to give their loved ones as active, happy and healthy a lifestyle as possible in later life.
Advice for carers
Watching a loved one affected by illness can be a stressful, not to mention an upsetting time. From the day-to-day concerns such as whether or not the one you care for has remembered to take their medicine, to the bigger issues like whether or not you should bring elderly parents to live with you or if a nursing home would be better, the challenges posed by caring for older people can be some of the toughest you've faced.
However, there is a wealth of support on hand; the resources on this page will help you find practical advice in areas such as: looking after older people at home, benefits that those you care for may be entitled to, information and services to help you address the specific health problems associated with old age, and, equally important, how to look after yourself too!
Your local Carers Association Resource Centre, GP, Local Authority (Social Services) or other support organisations (see list below) will be able to help you with some of the care issues you have.
Links
Here's where you'll find links to a wide range of information, support and organisations so you can quickly access more resources to help with your caring role
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