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The Cat Community Radio CIC – Interview Link
Link to Podcast 23rd April For Cat Radio With Gary Johnson Presenter of Breakfast With The Cat The Cat Community Radio CIC www.thisisthecat.com I went on to Cat radio to talk to Gary Johnson about I’m Worried About Mum and how I help family carers to cope. […]
I’m worried about coronavirus
The global outbreak of coronavirus means that everything has changed in the past few months, and we’re all having to make adjustments day to day depending on the news. None of us wants to feel like we’re out of control of our own lives, but we now know everyone will need to make sustained changes […]
Memory Loss with Coloured Lights
In memory of Jack, Caroline’s much loved dad, who battled coronavirus, and died peacefully April 2020 Memory Loss with Coloured Lights Those are my dad’s own words Written recently aged 82. Diagnosed three years ago with Mixed dementia with Lewy Bodies. The mixed dementia is a catch-all term: Vascular dementia from the stroke damage With […]
If your parent needs care – who pays?
No one wants to think of their parents needing care, but more than 400,000 people currently live in a care home and 1000’s get help with day to day care in their own home. Attendance Allowance This is money the Government give to people over 65 years of age to pay towards care in the […]
Equilibrium article
I was asked to write an article for Equilibrium Wealth Management for their client magazine, and I’d like to share it with you […]
Are you concerned because your mum is in her 80’s and still driving?
Nothing is more important than your mum’s safety and, of course, the safety of other road users or pedestrians. However, if your mum wants to continue driving, she is mentally and physically healthy and has good eyesight, there is no reason in law to stop her. You might think it is cause for concern but […]
Difficult conversations with older people
Most of the time, we want an easy life, free of conflict and uncomfortable moments. As your parents grow older, becoming frailer and needing more help, there are times when you have to take the lead and you can’t avoid having that difficult conversation: If your mum is diagnosed with dementia or another life changing […]
Home care is good, so use it
Families who are caring for a loved one can sometimes struggle to know when it is the right time is to ask for help. Quite often I find that families leave it too late, and they are almost on their knees with exhaustion or the stress of juggling work, children and a busy life by […]
FREE Family and Carer Information Event
Q: When should I start talking to my parents about their future care thoughts and wishes? Q: I’ve promised my mum I wouldn’t put her in a home, but now she needs more care than I can give her and I’m exhausted. What should I do? It’s four weeks now until my first I’m […]
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