What are the options if you have to give up driving?

Having to give up driving can be a traumatic experience for the elderly.  However, if you know the many alternatives for transport it can make the transition much easier.

In this article from Nobilis you will discover:

·         The help available with the costs of public transport

·         The public and voluntary schemes designed to help the elderly get out and about

·         The options for scooters

·         How to help with shopping

You can read the article by clicking on this link:

http://www.nobilis.co.uk/feeds/information-library/life-after-driving--options-for-the-elderly-who-can-no-longer-drive.aspx

You can also find many other useful articles on elderly care at our website, www.nobilis.co.uk.

Improve health & quality of life for the elderly

We tend to think of exercise as a young person’s activity, but it can be vital in helping the elderly stay fit, independent and happy.

In this helpful article from Nobilis you will learn about:

·         The particular benefits for the elderly of exercise

·         How to begin exercise for older people safely

·         The charity which can help with professional exercise classes which are safe and fun!

You can read the article by clicking on this link:

http://www.nobilis.co.uk/feeds/information-library/exercise-for-the-elderly--keeping-seniors-fit.aspx

You can also find many other useful articles on elderly care at our website, www.nobilis.co.uk.

The importance of a Power of Attorney

A power of attorney (POA) or letter of attorney is a written authorisation to represent or act on another's behalf in legal, financial or health affairs, or some other legal issue. For people who lack the mental capacity, or in time may become unable to make important decisions, it’s important for someone else to be appointed to do it for them.It’s why the Mental Capacity Act 2005 was introduced to enable people to choose someone to manage financial, property and even health and welfare decisions on their behalf. When the Mental Capacity Act came into force in 2007, Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) replaced the previous Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPAs), although EPAs made before that date are still valid. EPAs only need to be registered if the Donor has since lost capacity.

Read the full article here:
http://www.nobilis.co.uk/feeds/information-library/the-importance-of-a-power-of-attorney.aspx

Do you know how important it is to care properly for elderly people’s feet?

Foot care is vital to keep the elderly mobile and can even be a way of spotting health problems before they become serious.

In this article from Nobilis you will learn:

·         Why it is so important to look after the feet of the elderly
·         The problems which can develop with untended feet
·         How to care for feet
·         How to cut toenails properly
·         The help available to older people unable to look after their own feet.

You can read the article by clicking on this link:

http://www.nobilis.co.uk/feeds/information-library/happy-feet--the-importance-of-foot-care-in-the-elderly-.aspx

You can also find many other useful articles on elderly care at our website, www.nobilis.co.uk.

Falls - a real danger for the elderly

Every year, 1 in 3 elderly people suffer a fall. They are one of the leading causes of death, injury and hospital admissions among the elderly population, so it’s important to understand what causes them, and what steps can be taken to reduce the risk of it happening.

 

Nobilis have produced an article helping you understand falls in which you will learn:

• Why do falls become more frequent in old age?
• Top tips for a safer home

You can read the article by clicking on this link:
http://www.nobilis.co.uk/feeds/information-library/falls---a-real-danger-for-the-elderly.aspx

You can also find many other useful articles on elderly care at our website, http://www.nobilis.co.uk/

If you need to wash an elderly person we have a helpful guide

Whether on a long-term basis or as a temporary measure, it’s important to know the proper procedures for washing an elderly person.

This is not only something that presents physical challenges, it can also be upsetting for the person being washed.

That’s why Nobilis has produced a down-to-earth article which takes you through the basics so you can feel confident taking on this important aspect of personal care.

You will learn:
• The importance of maintaining good hygiene in the elderly
• How to deal with fears of washing
• How to give a bed bath
• How to handle oral hygiene
• How to wash an elderly person’s hair

You can read the article by clicking on this link:
http://www.nobilis.co.uk/feeds/information-library/a-guide-to-washing-an-elderly-person-and-bed-baths.aspx

You can also find many other useful articles on elderly care at our website, http://www.nobilis.co.uk/

Learn How to Challenge Refusal of Funding for NHS Continuing Healthcare

NHS Continuing Healthcare is an extremely valuable benefit.  If you suffer from serious conditions which require ongoing treatment then the NHS will arrange and pay for it, enabling you to stay in your own home.

If you believe you are entitled to NHS Continuing Healthcare but have been refused, this helpful article from Nobilis guides you through the process for challenging that decision.  We’ve taken a complex procedure and broken it down into clear, easy-to-follow stages.

You can read the article by clicking on this link:
http://www.nobilis.co.uk/feeds/information-library/nhs-continuing-care--challenging-a-refusal-of-funding.aspx

You can also find many other useful articles on elderly care at our website, http://www.nobilis.co.uk/

Loneliness is the Hidden Killer for the Elderly. Find out how to Tackle it…

Isolation is a growing problem amongst the elderly.  This doesn’t just risk depression, it can also affect physical health.

If this is something which concerns you there is a helpful article from Nobilis about the problem of loneliness in the elderly.  You can learn about:
• The health problems caused by isolation
• How to spot the signs of loneliness in the elderly
• The steps you can take to deal with isolation

You can read the article by clicking on this link:
http://www.nobilis.co.uk/feeds/information-library/isolation-in-the-elderly--the-hidden-dangers-of-loneliness.aspx

You can also find many other useful articles on elderly care at our website, http://www.nobilis.co.uk/

Do You Know the Serious Risks of Depression in the Elderly?

Depression is a medical condition which can have serious consequences.  The elderly are far more likely to suffer from depression yet it’s not always easy to spot.

That’s why Nobilis has produced a helpful article which guides you through the signs, risks and treatment of depression in the elderly.

Learn:
• The symptoms to look out for
• The difficulties associated with dementia
• Strategies for preventing and beating depression

Even if someone you care for doesn’t suffer from depression at the moment, you can learn how to improve aspects of their life which will help ensure they never do.

You can read the article by clicking on this link:
http://www.nobilis.co.uk/feeds/information-library/depression-in-the-elderly.aspx

You can also find many other useful articles on elderly care at our website, http://www.nobilis.co.uk/

The elderly and driving

If you have an elderly parent who drives you’ve probably wondered about the time when they may not be safe on the road any more.

In this helpful article from Nobilis you will learn about an organisation which can help.

Find out:

1.      How to get your parent’s driving professionally assessed

2.      How to do this for free

3.      The options for keeping your parent on the road

4.      How to deal with your parent giving up driving

You can read the two articles by clicking on these links:

Do you need to act? 

http://www.nobilis.co.uk/feeds/information-library/elderly-and-driving--do-you-need-to-act.aspx 

What are the options?

http://www.nobilis.co.uk/feeds/information-library/worried-about-an-elderly-driver--what-are-the-options.aspx