Help and resources

Friends of the Elderly have asked me to tell mine and Mum’s story in order to hopefully help other people in a similar situation.

It can be tough to make the decision that a care home is now the right choice for your loved one, even when you know it’s absolutely the best thing for them.

A Lasting Power of Attorney is a legal document that allows you to appoint one or more people (the ‘Attorneys’) to help you to make decisions, or make decisions around your health, property and finances, should you not have the capacity to do so in the future.

Caring for an older parent, relative or friend is a full time, full on job and it’s not selfish to want to take a break, in fact it’s extremely important that you do.

We designed and implemented our Dementia Education Programme to create our dedicated Dementia Champions.

When you make the hard decision to begin looking for a care home, albeit a residential, nursing or dementia care home, it’s a good idea to do a bit of research first.

Friends of the Elderly has partnered with the British Dietetic Association (BDA) to highlight the importance of good nutrition and hydration in older age in this guide.