Katie Fyfe

22 Articles written

Best UK introductory live-in care agencies

Making the decision to get live-in support for an elder parent or relative is never straightforward...

Five simple exercises to help older people improve their bal...

Reviewed by Deniece Themistocli Have you noticed your parent or elder relative becoming a bit mo...

Avoiding carer burnout: tips on building your support system...

Reviewed by Dr Sarah Gunn Some people assisting or looking after their elder parents might not c...

Financial support for elderly UK: What is your parent entitl...

Reviewed by Dean Morgan Is your elder parent getting the financial aid and funded care they’re e...

8 ways to find a carer for your elderly parent in the UK

Beginning the search for a carer for your elder parent or relative can be utterly overwhelming. It'...

Shingles in the elderly: the forgotten vaccine

Reviewed by Dr Patrick Ruane While most of us have heard of the importance of protecting against...

Best personal alarms for the elderly

Choosing a personal alarm for your elderly parent or relative can be a bewildering and time-consumi...

Early detection matters: Spotting the first signs of glaucom...

Imagine a world without colours, shapes, and the faces of loved ones – a world dimmed by a conditio...

Keeping in touch with those living with dementia

Connection with loved ones is a basic human need, but if your parent or loved one is living with de...

5 steps to setting up a family video call with an elderly re...

Do you have an elderly parent or relative who could benefit from family video calls? One of the ...

Taking over ageing parent finances: tips and considerations

What would happen if you suddenly needed to manage your ageing parents finances? When illness or in...

Protecting your family’s future: Why you must ensure y...

Reviewed by James Badcock As much as we don't like to think about it, as we get older we have to...