Help loved ones

Help loved ones

Get support and learn how you can best care for loved ones. From advice on how best to help those living with specific medical conditions all the way through to aids and equipment to help, we're on here for you every step of the way.

Hannah Ownsworth

How to reduce swollen feet in elderly people

Swelling of the feet is an issue that becomes increasingly common as we grow older. While mild puffiness isn't necessarily cause for concern, excessive swelling can be uncomfortable. Swollen feet...

Hannah Ownsworth

Reviewed by Sharon Coyle

How to give a bed bath

Regular bathing is important for maintaining good hygiene and promoting physical and mental wellbeing. But for those with mobility issues, a traditional bath or shower isn’t always possible. If your...

Hannah Ownsworth

How to raise a chair for the elderly

As we age, simple tasks like sitting down and standing up can become increasingly challenging. Muscle weakness, stiffness and painful joints can all make it difficult to push up out...

Hannah Ownsworth

How to make your bathroom safer for elderly relatives

As our loved ones grow older, it’s important to ensure their living environments are suited to their needs. One area of the home that can be particularly hazardous for elderly...

Hannah Ownsworth

Reviewed by Sharon Coyle

How to help someone shower or bathe

Caring for a loved one who needs your assistance with basic needs such as bathing or showering is a responsibility that requires patience, sensitivity and attention to detail. With the...

Lizzie Quarterman

How to use a patient lift sling

Caring for a loved one with mobility challenges will often involve the use of assistive devices such as hoist slings. These invaluable tools – also known as patient lift slings...

Hannah Ownsworth

Reviewed by Sue Lillis

Family guide to incontinence

Incontinence is where there is an involuntary or accidental loss of urine (urinary incontinence) or faecal matter (faecal incontinence). It’s an extremely common condition, thought to affect more than 300...

Hannah Ownsworth

Rollators explained: are rollators safe?

If you or a loved one requires some support to remain mobile and upright, a rollator can be extremely helpful. These handy devices are used to support movement around the...