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Mum's care - an update

Further to this morning's post, my sister had a phone call from the social worker earlier today informing us that the home are happy to have her and mum will...

Further to this morning's post, my sister had a phone call from the social worke...

•8 years ago

Mum needs a care home

Hi everyone, this us my first time posting on this particular forum, my brother, sister and myself have quite a big issue to resolve involving our 85 year old...

Hi everyone, this us my first time posting on this particular forum, my brother,...

•8 years ago

Hello from Revitalise

Hello from Revitalise - we are new to the Care Community forum but would like to take the opportunity to introduce ourselves to you all. We have enjoyed a...

Hello from Revitalise - we are new to the Care Community forum but would like to...

•8 years ago

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Deep Cleaning

Hi, Does anyone know companies that offer deep cleans (possibly called environmental cleans) in the Wiltshire area for a reasonable price? My Nan hasn't found...

Hi, Does anyone know companies that offer deep cleans (possibly called environme...

•8 years ago

Pet project

“In ancient times, cats were worshipped as gods; they have not forgotten this.” Terry PratchettImagine running your fingers through warm, soft, silky fur....

“In ancient times, cats were worshipped as gods; they have not forgotten this.” ...

•8 years ago

Social services

I contacted social services on Monday 17 April for urgent care for my 93 year old mother who has COPD & is very confused so much so she is a danger to herself!...

I contacted social services on Monday 17 April for urgent care for my 93 year ol...

•8 years ago

My name is Janeva and I'm 18 years old and need help.

Hey there, I'm new here and I have only lived in the UK for about 2 months I moved here from South Africa, and I'm trying to find work and I cant seem to find...

Hey there, I'm new here and I have only lived in the UK for about 2 months I mov...

•8 years ago

Eventful afternoon

So, I decided to go with my wife Sara and our girls up to the park, and we took Trixie, our dog. The girls had a cracking time on the swings and slides, and...

So, I decided to go with my wife Sara and our girls up to the park, and we took ...

•8 years ago

Disabled car and driver needed

Hi I'm in a wheelchair and can not transfer. I'm looking for a driver who has a van for disable person who would be willing to drive me and my friend to Essex...

Hi I'm in a wheelchair and can not transfer. I'm looking for a driver who has a ...

•8 years ago

My mother in laws bathroom

my mother in laws bathroom is beyond repair she has no savings and no way of paying for a new one herself is there any one that can help

my mother in laws bathroom is beyond repair she has no savings and no way of pay...

•8 years ago

There's only me

This is something I hear quite often. Being an only child can be a lonely experience when faced with the responsibility of having to make some major decisions...

This is something I hear quite often. Being an only child can be a lonely experi...

•8 years ago

Living at a distance from elderly relatives

Living at a distance from your loved one can often be challenging especially as they get older and a crisis hits. What plans do you have in place within these...

Living at a distance from your loved one can often be challenging especially as ...

•8 years ago

Bear with, I am new to this.

Hi Everyone. Could you kind people give me some advice please. My 84 year old father in law was discharged 3 weeks ago from hospital, he was admitted as in a...

Hi Everyone. Could you kind people give me some advice please. My 84 year old fa...

•8 years ago

stressed out carer

Hi im new to this so not sure what im doing,

Hi im new to this so not sure what im doing,

•8 years ago

unpaid carer

I'm new here, I have health problems of my own but just want advice on how to care for an elderly relative to the best of my ability without putting my health...

I'm new here, I have health problems of my own but just want advice on how to ca...

•8 years ago

My health

I suffer from anxiety and currently on medication that's not working have got a very supportive husband but he doesn't really understand xx

I suffer from anxiety and currently on medication that's not working have got a ...

•8 years ago

Tablets

Mom finding it hard to swallow COPD tablets & antibiotics was wondering if anyone has an answer to this problem thanks . Jan.

Mom finding it hard to swallow COPD tablets & antibiotics was wondering if anyon...

•8 years ago

health and social care

what is social entertainment for disabled in health and social care

what is social entertainment for disabled in health and social care

•8 years ago

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mr sankey

i ime new herei need help with wife

i ime new herei need help with wife

•8 years ago

Panic attacks in the elderly

I am not a carer as such, I help my Nan by going shopping for her a couple of times a week and taking her to appointments etc. when I can. She is 82 and...

I am not a carer as such, I help my Nan by going shopping for her a couple of ti...

•8 years ago

As a main carer what do you put in place for a loved one if you go into hospital?

Going into hospital is a worrying time for any of us. When you are a carer this can be increased ten fold, the planning beforehand is like a military...

Going into hospital is a worrying time for any of us. When you are a carer this ...

•8 years ago

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1957Dec

I am new to this site. My Father died 3 years ago and I worked full time then. I took him and my Mother to hospital on many occasions and did certain things...

I am new to this site. My Father died 3 years ago and I worked full time then. ...

•8 years ago

Hi my name is Jan & New to this

I am 63 & my mother is 93 & has COPD & has recently moved in with me from a care home as she was very unhappy there. I am unsure if I have done the right thing...

I am 63 & my mother is 93 & has COPD & has recently moved in with me from a care...

•8 years ago

Lungs filling, won't stop—is this end stage?

On Wednes my daughter Molly's biopsy (dozens of spots in lower part of each lung) went horribly wrong. She had over 3 liters of fluid in her lungs; one was...

On Wednes my daughter Molly's biopsy (dozens of spots in lower part of each lung...

•8 years ago

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