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Care Guide

Caring well, without taking over.

Six short chapters written with carers and geriatric nurses. Read one, act on one thing, come back next week.

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  1. Starting the conversation

    How to raise support without it sounding like independence is being taken away.

    • Lead with what they want to keep doing, not what they can't
    • Offer one small change, not a whole plan
    • Agree a review date so nothing feels permanent

  2. Medication routines

    Building a rhythm that survives holidays, illness and changed prescriptions.

    • Anchor doses to existing habits — kettle on, teeth brushed
    • Keep one written list, updated after every GP visit
    • Ask the pharmacy about blister packs before buying gadgets

  3. Mobility and falls

    The most common household changes that prevent the most common accidents.

    • Loose rugs, trailing cables and dim landings first
    • A hallway chair for putting shoes on
    • Strength beats caution: short daily walks, not bed rest

  4. Eating well alone

    Appetite often shrinks when meals stop being social.

    • Two shared meals a week, even on video
    • Batch cooking with named, dated portions
    • Watch for weight loss before watching calories

  5. Sleep and evenings

    Evenings are when confusion, loneliness and worry peak.

    • Same wind-down order every night
    • Daylight in the morning does more than darkness at night
    • Note night-time wandering — it's information, not failure

  6. Building the circle

    No one should be the only person who checks in.

    • Name a second contact and tell them so
    • Split the week rather than the tasks
    • Write down what each person covers

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