Katie Fyfe

83 Articles written

Seven tips for festive harmony when hosting older parents or...

The festive season can be a joyful time, but when you’re hosting an older parent or in-law, the mix...

Can a practice called ‘TRE’ help us cope with caring?

Amid the daily pressures of caring for older relatives, many of us struggle to find even a moment t...

Your last gift isn’t just your Will – it’s peace of mind

Matthew Hutton has had a rare vantage point on what it means to prepare well for later life — both ...

Common early warning signs of dementia

Reviewed by Dr Sarah Gunn Dementia refers to several brain diseases - such as Alzheimer’s diseas...

Protecting finances after a dementia diagnosis

If your parent or relative is living with dementia, one of the areas that can become particularly c...

It can’t be just me: asking siblings to share the care

When a parent begins to need care, you’d hope siblings would rally together. But in many families, ...

Blue Badge misconceptions that stop families applying

Reviewed by Dean Morgan The UK Blue Badge scheme helps people with disabilities park closer to w...

“I cared for my Mum for seven years, and made up for lost ti...

Across the UK, many people quietly give up jobs, move home – or both – to take on the invisible, of...

Clearing up confusion about capacity and LPAs

Reviewed by James Badcock If your parent loses capacity (the ability to make decisions) without ...

Important preventative health checks for ageing

Reviewed by Dr Zoe Wyrko You might have heard the old expression: ‘an ounce of prevention is wor...

Six recommended eldering reads

There are times when eldering can feel like a lonely journey, particularly if you’re shouldering re...

Deciding who to name as Lasting Power of Attorney

Reviewed by Jen Riley Setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is one of the most important ...