Elderly Care

Elderly care is vital to ensure older people are kept safe and well. As we age, our bodies and mind undergo changes, making tasks that were once simple more challenging. It’s important to help elderly people with these issues without sacrificing their independence and dignity.

Perhaps you want to find the right care options for yourself or a loved one. Alternatively, you might want to learn about providing care yourself. Or maybe you’re interested in the grants available to help with the cost of care for you or a relative. Whatever the case, our articles aim to cover all bases on care for elderly UK people.

At SureSafe, we understand the importance of cherishing our elderly loved ones and ensuring they lead a life of independence, safety and dignity. Ageing should not diminish a person’s sense of autonomy. It is important to approach elderly care as a way of supporting seniors whilst empowering them to make their own choices.

Articles cover everything from the creation of accessible spaces and minimising the risk of accidents to different types of care and how to provide the best support for elderly loved ones. Get practical tips and advice that will help create the ideal environment for senior citizens as they adapt to the challenges of their current stage of life.

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Elderly Woman Being Helped into a Vehicle
22 Jul 2024 Elderly Care

A Guide To Patient Transport for the Elderly

Getting transport to or from the hospital can be confusing. We explain the services available, including non-emergency patient transport and more.
Elderly Man Using a Pill Organiser
11 Jul 2024 Elderly Care

A Simple Guide to Pill Organisers & Dosette Boxes

Learn all about pill organisers and dosette boxes, including where you can get them, your entitlement to free boxes, and how to use them.
Carer Pushing an Elderly Man
25 Jun 2024 Elderly Care

Caring for Carers: What Support is Available?

When you’re caring for an older loved one, it’s important to take care of yourself too. We discuss a variety of ways to get support.
Care Worker at Elderly Persons Home
29 May 2024 Elderly Care

Home Assessments for the Elderly: How and Why to Get One

If an older person needs adaptations to their home to make daily life easier, they can get a home assessment through their council. We explain how it works.
Old Man in Hot Weather
17 May 2024 Elderly Care

Heat Exhaustion in the Elderly

Heat exhaustion can be a dangerous condition in the elderly. We describe how to identify and treat it, and how to prevent it happening.
Female Carer with Elderly Man
29 Apr 2024 Elderly Care

How to Claim Carer’s Leave

The newly introduced carer’s leave allows carers unpaid leave from work to do care duties. We discuss the details and how to apply.
Elderly Couple Moving Home
15 Apr 2024 Elderly Care

Moving Elderly People from One Care Home to Another

We discuss points to consider when you’re leaving one care home to go into another, including permission, costs and preparation.
Carer Lifting an Elderly Man
10 Apr 2024 Elderly Care

5 Types of Lifting Aids for the Elderly

When mobility becomes difficult for an older person, lifting aids can be a great help. We discuss five types of lifting aids and who they might suit.
Male Carer with Elderly Man
02 Apr 2024 Elderly Care

Getting Emergency Care for the Elderly

There are many situations where you might need elderly care urgently and unexpectedly. We address when that might happen and what to do.
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