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Caring for an older person
Once the person you care for gets over retirement age you may find that your experiences as a carer change.Their entitlement to benefits may change, health support may suddenly start coming from a different team; you may find that he or she is becoming less able to do the things he or she used to do.
Tips for helping to decide what is best for aging parents (added 11.1.11)
Aging parents have many issues that need looking at when deciding what is best for their personal care, on going care, safety, personal hygiene and day-to-day living. To find out what is best for your parents, you need to look at the person and their personal health. Note that the following website is US based: http://eldercareabcblog.com
You can get more information from:
Age UK - Help the Aged and Age Concern merged in April 2010 and become Age UK. They produce a range of information and advice sheets on finding and paying for care. For Details visit www.ageuk.org.ukwww.agedistress.org.uk - Aid for the Aged in Distress - registered charity giving direct financial relief to frail elderly people in distress when they need it.
www.firststopcareadvice.org.uk - online advice for older people and their carers, providing information on care, housing and funding for older people, created by Help the Aged, Counsel and Care and the Elderly Accommodation Counsel.
www.elderlyparents.org.uk - website for people caring for elderly parents.
www.guide2care.com - website with information and resources for the care of elderly people. The site has sections for the general public (help and advice for care of the elderly and adults with learning difficulties; includes access to a directory of UK care homes, nursing homes, home care, and nursing agencies), and care professionals working within the elderly and adult health and social care sector.
www.helpthehospices.org.uk - video looking at hospices from a user's point of view
There are people who can help:
If things are changing and you would like some support, more information or even just the opportunity to chat with someone, try contacting your local West Sussex Carers Support Services
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