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Managing health becomes more complex as we age. Our guides provide practical advice on long-term conditions, medications, illness prevention, and emergency planning—helping you support your loved one’s wellbeing and navigate healthcare with confidence.

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As we age, we are more likely to struggle with chronic medical conditions and succumb to serious illnesses or injuries.

Our guides offer practical advice to help you support an older loved one, to understand and manage their regular medicines and treatment, and how to prevent or address new illnesses or injuries.

 

Long Term Conditions

  1. COPD
  2. Type 2 Diabetes
  3. Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
  4. Heart Failure
  5. Osteoarthritis
  6. Stroke and TIA
  7. Frailty
  8. Multimorbidity
  9. Depression

Illness & Injuries

  1. Falls
  2. Dehydration
  3. Confusion or Delirium
  4. Confusion or Delirium
  5. Pressure Ulcers
  6. Vaccinations

Planning Ahead

  1. DNAR/DNR Orders
  2. Getting organised
  3. Message in a Bottle
  4. Wandering, Walking & Dementia

Medication

  1. Giving medicines effectively
  2. Avoiding polypharmacy
  3. Medication Refusal
  4. Reducing prescription errors
  5. Emergency Supplies

Falls

  1. Tackling Falls & Fractures
  2. Hip Fractures

Did you find this information helpful? Let us know what you think or pass on some advice to other carents by emailing us at hello@thecarentsroom.com

Last updated: 24/06/2025

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