Choosing a care home can be extremely difficult. The home must have everything you or your relative needs, in the right location at an affordable price. It needs to be a care home where the resident can still do the things that matter to them, where they have choice and control and where their emotional needs are valued and their rights are upheld.

Falls are a serious problem for older adults, often leading to injury, hospital admissions and in some cases, long-term health conditions. Indeed, 1 in 3 of adults over 65 living at home will have at least one fall a year. In this short introductory guide, we’ll cover the main reasons for falls and how best to reduce the common risk factors that can lead to an accident.

If you like a varied job where no two days are the same, then care work could be your perfect career. But first, you must overcome the job interview. In this article, we’ll analyse typical interview questions and how best to showcase your skills.

Back pain is a widespread phenomenon and has been shown to cause more disability than any other condition. The care industry may be particularly at risk, with back pain affecting both care workers and care recipients alike. In this article, we aim to provide an introduction to the topic.

We all know that music can change lives – whether it’s a child’s favourite nursery rhyme, the first-dance song at a wedding, or a tune that brings back memories of youth, music has the power to move.

As we get older it can often be difficult to do the activities we once enjoyed. Whether due to illness or immobility, this can impact on our quality of life. Luckily there are many other alternative options to remain engaged in daily life. Whether you’re someone affected by health issues or care for someone who is, this article should provide ideas for individual and group activities for the elderly.

It may seem obvious that there’s a link between happiness and health. And yet, it’s not always clear what that link is and how to strengthen it. Knowing how to maximise our health and wellbeing are fundamental to enjoying a good quality of life. So whether you work in care, receive support or simply want to help a loved one, click here to discover more.

Loneliness is a growing epidemic around the world. Although it can affect anyone at any age, it’s become a common phenomenon in health and social care settings. Older adults may be particularly prone to suffer feelings of isolation, where health conditions or bereavements may result in social withdrawal. In this article, we’ll look at loneliness, its effects and best solutions.

Care workers routinely go above and beyond to deliver the best service for their clients. Using their induction, training and more importantly, on the job experience, they learn approaches to deliver the safest and most effective care. Part of this best practice involves person-centred care, a way of empowering clients to assume a more prominent role in their management.

Many individuals around the UK require extra help at home either due to ageing, illness or disability. If family members aren’t available to provide that help, often a professional home care agency must be employed. In this article, we’ll cover a checklist to help you make an informed choice.