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Please find below our blog posts which provide a selection of useful and interesting articles, news and discussions. We want our clients to get the most from life and so try to stay up to date with what’s available in and around Brighton and nationally.
Telltale signs that someone needs support at home
Are there signs that are worrying you? It's so tricky getting this right. Generally there will be a few telltale signs that someone needs support at home. But no one wants to take away their independence, or offend them, or worse still alienate them. In general the...
Staying in your own home
Staying in your own home Given the choice, most of us would opt for staying in our own home, so it's good to be in the know about housing options at the point you need support. Help at home If you’re getting help for the first time it might be as simple as just having...
Feeling lonely
Are you feeling lonely? There are myriad reasons why we might be feeling lonely. Living alone is an obvious one. The National Office for Statistics states in it's Families and Households Survey from 2024 that the number of people living alone is on the rise. There...
The dementia journey
Navigating the dementia journey According to the BBC, around 1 million people in the UK are on their dementia journey, and the number is set to increase as the population ages. Understanding of dementia is much more wide spread these days, and the stigma is reducing,...
The power of music
There is a plethora of research about the power of music, and yet few of us would say that music is central to our daily lives. The power of music in our lives Research from the University of London says "music continues to offer powerful potential for enhancing...
Keep moving!
It's so important to keep moving! We know that if we don't 'use it we lose it'. And keeping active doesn't have to mean a gym membership; there are so many other ways to keep moving. There is plenty of adventure to be had in Sussex to tempt you outside and keep you...
Top 10 tips for looking after your feet
We all take our feet for granted. Our feet support us all day long, and yet they often get neglected. We know, however, that healthy feet are essential for our overall well-being. And keeping our feet healthy also helps to decrease the risk of falls. Top 10 tips for...
Time to call in the handyman?
January is a great time of year to call in the handyman. Keeping your home in tip-top condition isn't easy at the best of times. But if you have mobility issues, failing sight, limited energy or other conditions which you prevent you from doing the things...
Time to downsize?
The question of whether it's time to downsize can feel overwhelming can't it? The thought of tackling a life-time's furniture, books, clothing and kitchen-ware is truly daunting. Not to mention the photos and ornaments that all mean so much but take up a lot of space....