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Carents | For anyone caring for elderly parents

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The helpful place for people supporting elderly relatives. Ageing doesn't need to be grey! Find guidance and support to help you with looking after your elderly parents at carents.co.uk

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Carents | For anyone caring for elderly parents @carents.bsky.social · 09/08/2025
Our free Dental Health Guide shares practical tips for oral care, denture cleaning, and preventing common problems. Read it here: carents.co.uk/carenting-gu...
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Carents | For anyone caring for elderly parents @carents.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
It’s never too early to plan ahead. Our free Lasting Powers of Attorney guide shows you how to avoid delays, reduce stress, and make sure your loved one’s wishes are respected. Read the full guide here: carents.co.uk/carenting-gu...
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Carents | For anyone caring for elderly parents @carents.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
Helping an elderly parent with their medication? Download your FREE Medication Management Toolkit and feel more in control today. carents.co.uk/unlock-your-...
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Unlock Your Free Medication Management Toolkit
At Carents, we understand how complex and time-consuming medication management can be. That’s why we’ve brought together our most trusted resources in the Medication Management Toolkit, designed to of...
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Carents | For anyone caring for elderly parents @carents.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Are you a Carent? Lean on us, when they lean on you at Carents.co.uk #CarersWeek #CarersWeek2025
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Carents | For anyone caring for elderly parents @carents.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
We appeared on BBC this week to share Christine’s story. Naga Munchetty asked what difference a Frailty Commissioner could make. Here’s what it could change for Carents, families & older people 👇 carents.co.uk/why-the-uk-n... #CarersWeek2025 #CarersWeek
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Why the UK Needs a Frailty Commissioner
Millions of adult children support ageing parents in a broken care system. Carents.co.uk is calling for a Frailty Commissioner to drive reform, give carers a voice, and coordinate support across healt...
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Carents | For anyone caring for elderly parents @carents.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
We’ve been overwhelmed (in the best way) by the response to #Carents after our appearance on the BBC , and we’re on @itvnews.bsky.social later today! Thank you for all the support. #CarersWeek 🔗 carents.co.uk
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Carents | For anyone caring for elderly parents @carents.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Some days feel harder than others. Here’s how to find light even in the difficult moments: carents.co.uk/carent-suppo...
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How to Find Positivity in Difficult Times: A Science-Backed Guide for Carents
Discover science-backed tools to help you shift from stress to calm while caring for elderly parents. Learn how to reframe challenges, practise gratitude, and build habits that boost resilience and jo...
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Carents | For anyone caring for elderly parents @carents.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
“We waited 62 hours. She sat in a chair the whole time.” Our new poll lays bare just how long adult children are waiting when their loved one ends up in A&E - and the reality is worse than many feared. carents.co.uk/news/why-are...
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Why Are Frail Parents Waiting 20+ Hours in A&E?
A new poll from Carents.co.uk reveals the shocking delays adult children face when taking elderly parents to A&E – and why this must change.
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Carents | For anyone caring for elderly parents @carents.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
We’re proud to share that everyone at Carents has become a @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social Dementia friend. Find out what this means and why it’s such an important step for our community. carents.co.uk/news/carents...
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Carents becomes a Dementia Friendly Organisation
We’re proud to share that everyone at Carents has become a Dementia Friend. Find out what this means and why it’s such an important step for our community.
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Carents | For anyone caring for elderly parents @carents.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
You might be a carer and not even realise it 💭 If you support someone elderly or unwell, you could be missing out on financial help like Carer’s Allowance. Find out what support you could get: 👉 carents.co.uk/carent-suppo... #CaringForParents #Carents #MoneyMatters
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How to find financial help as a carer
As a carer you might be eligible for additional financial support including carers allowance and carers credit.
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Carents | For anyone caring for elderly parents @carents.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, at 6pm for a special Time to Talk around Oral Health and why it matters for your loved one. Register via carents.co.uk/events/time-...
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Time to Talk
Time to Talk is a dedicated event for carents to share experiences, ask questions, and connect with others facing similar challenges. Join expert-led discussions on key topics, gain practical advice, ...
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Carents | For anyone caring for elderly parents @carents.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
Caring for an elderly loved one brings many changes, some of which can lead to profound feelings of loss even without a typical bereavement. Recognising and addressing these emotions is essential for your well-being as a carent. carents.co.uk/carent-suppo...
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Understanding Feelings of Loss as a Carent
Caring for an elderly loved one brings many changes, some of which can lead to profound feelings of loss even without a typical bereavement. Recognising and addressing these emotions is essential for ...
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Esme's Umbrella @charlesbonnetsyndrome.uk · 08/04/2025
Our Founder Judith Potts writes for @nationalworld.bsky.social about the millions of people caring for aging parents or children, and the urgent need for more support. She also highlights @carents.bsky.social as a key resource. Read the full article here: app.nationalworld.com/story/507342...
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Caregivers: The secret army of millions ‘sandwiched’ between their children and their parents – where to find help
If you ask AI for a definition of the work of a Caregiver, the description reads ‘carers provide a wide range of support, which can include practical tasks like cooking, cleaning and managing finances...
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Carents | For anyone caring for elderly parents @carents.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Have you struggled to find clothes that are practical, comfortable and stylish for your loved one? Share your experience in our short survey Because no one should have to choose between dignity and design. carents.co.uk/news/designed-for-dignity-help-shape-the-future-of-fashion-for-those-you-love
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Designed for Dignity: Help Shape the Future of Fashion for those you love
Carents is partnering with university students to explore how fashion can better support those with care needs. Share your experience in our short survey and help us advocate for adaptive, dignified a...
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Carents | For anyone caring for elderly parents @carents.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Find out what the science says, how it works, and whether it’s time to speak to your parent’s GP. carents.co.uk/news/could-t... #ShinglesVaccine #DementiaPrevention #CaringForParents
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Could the Shingles Vaccine Help Protect Your Parent from Dementia?
New research has found that the shingles vaccine could reduce the risk of dementia in older adults. We break down the findings, how it might work, and what it means for Carents – adult children caring...
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Carents | For anyone caring for elderly parents @carents.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Worried about scams targeting your loved ones? We’ve got tips to help you spot the signs and keep them safe. carents.co.uk/carenting-gu...
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How to Protect Your Loved Ones from Scammers & Financial Fraud
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Carents | For anyone caring for elderly parents @carents.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
📈 Awful April is here – from soaring energy bills to council tax hikes, we’re seeing a growing squeeze on those already stretched. Find out what’s changing, why it matters, and what help’s available 👇 carents.co.uk/news/awful-a...
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‘Awful April’ Arrives: Soaring Bills Hit Older People and Carents Hard
April brings another blow to older people and their families, as utility bills rise again. With many carents reducing work hours to care for their parents, and older people spending more time at home,...
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Carents | For anyone caring for elderly parents @carents.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Currently starring as DI Liz Nyles in ITV’s Protection, Siobhan Finneran plays a police officer juggling one of the most complex roles of all – supporting a parent with dementia. We’re so glad to see carents being represented on screen. It matters. Because what they do matters.
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Carents | For anyone caring for elderly parents @carents.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
Caring for elderly parents shouldn’t fall to just one person. Every small action can make a big difference! How can you help share the care in your family this week? Let’s make sure the responsibility is spread more equally and everyone is supported.
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Carents | For anyone caring for elderly parents @carents.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Choosing a care home for an elderly parent is a significant and often emotional decision that many carents will face - here are some key things to consider when choosing a care home. carents.co.uk/carenting-gu...
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Things to consider when choosing a care home for elderly parents
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Carents | For anyone caring for elderly parents @carents.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
Are you juggling work (or retirement) while caring for a parent? We’d love to hear your story! Take our short survey and help us shine a light on the real-life experiences of Carents just like you. Share your experience via share-eu1.hsforms.com/2hSuH6PgWTPe...
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Carents | For anyone caring for elderly parents @carents.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
How long will you be caring for your parent? 🤔 It’s one of the most common questions we get asked -whether you're already providing support or preparing for the future, we’ve got some insights to help you plan. Read more: carents.co.uk/carent-suppo...
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Carents | For anyone caring for elderly parents @carents.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
📢 Upcoming Event: Time to Talk – How Do You Know If Your Elderly Parent Is Unwell? Join us on 19th February at 6pm for a practical and insightful session with Dr. Kirsten Protherough, medical expert in frailty care. Sign up now and be part of the conversation: eu1.hubs.ly/H0gQFtw0
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Time to Talk
Time to Talk is a dedicated event for carents to share experiences, ask questions, and connect with others facing similar challenges. Join expert-led discussions on key topics, gain practical advice, ...
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Carents | For anyone caring for elderly parents @carents.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
To ensure your loved one doesn’t face unexpected energy costs or heating problems, here’s what you need to know and the actions you need to take. carents.co.uk/news/rts-swi...
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RTS Switchoff 2025: What Carents Need to Know and Do
To ensure your loved one doesn’t face unexpected energy costs or heating problems, here’s what you need to know and the actions you need to take.
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Carents | For anyone caring for elderly parents @carents.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
🚨 Exciting news! Carents® has been accepted onto IMPACT’s national programme to help transform adult social care! 🎉 We’re giving seldom-heard carents a voice...change is coming. Stay tuned! 👏 carents.co.uk/news-researc...
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Carents® working with IMPACT
Carents® has been accepted on a national research programme to improve adult social care working with IMPACT.
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Carents | For anyone caring for elderly parents @carents.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Caring for an elderly loved one brings many changes, some of which can lead to profound feelings of loss even without a typical bereavement. Recognising and addressing these emotions is essential for your well-being as a carent. carents.co.uk/we-care-for-...
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Carents | For anyone caring for elderly parents @carents.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
Unsolicited phone calls – nuisance calls, scams, telesales, abandoned or silent calls – can all cause untold disturbance, worry and upset for older people living alone. Here's how to report them 👇 carents.co.uk/wellbeing/ph...
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How To Report Scam Phone Calls - The Carents Room
Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones from phone scams with our informative guide on tackling phone scams.
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Carents | For anyone caring for elderly parents @carents.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
Our recent focus group for working Carents sparked powerful insights, expertly illustrated by Nifty Fox, capturing themes like lack of guidance, sleep deprivation, and guilt. Yet, simple solutions (flexible hours, respectful listening, peer support) could make all the difference. #workingcarers
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Carents | For anyone caring for elderly parents @carents.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
Navigating the various support options available for Carents can be tricky, but our guides aim to simplify the process, ensuring that you have access to the finances, resources and information you need to support both yourself and your loved one. carents.co.uk/carer-support/ #carers
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Essential Carer Support: Elderly Care Guidance | The Carents Room
Find comprehensive resources and insights on the support available for those caring for elderly loved ones. Empower your caregiving journey with our expert guidance.
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Carents | For anyone caring for elderly parents @carents.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
Charles Bonnet Syndrome causes visual hallucinations after sight loss. Learn about symptoms, coping strategies, and where to find help if you or a family member is affected - carents.co.uk/healthcare/s... #CBS #CharlesBonnetSyndrome @charlesbonnetsyndrome.uk
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Charles Bonnet Syndrome: Visual Hallucinations After Sight Loss
Charles Bonnet Syndrome causes visual hallucinations after sight loss. Symptoms and coping strategies for you and your elderly relatives
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Carents | For anyone caring for elderly parents @carents.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
Are you caring for an elderly parent? Remember, you're not alone, and try to take some time to look after yourself too.
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Carents | For anyone caring for elderly parents @carents.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
Many people caring for elderly parents know that later life can be challenging for those living with ongoing health problems, often leading to physical, financial, or emotional difficulties. Plan ahead with our free eBook, Essential tips for Carents: resources.carents.co.uk/essential-ti... #carers
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Essential Tips for Carents to help plan for an emergency
This eBooklet explores the most common challenges affecting Carents and their loved ones, and shows what you can do to lower risks, find support, and respond quickly when help is needed.
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Carents | For anyone caring for elderly parents @carents.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Today is #CarersRightsDay - did you know you have legal rights in the workplace which can help you to stay in work, and take paid time off to provide care and support? Find out more: carents.co.uk/carer-suppor...
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Carers rights at work - The Carents Room
Working and caring can be challenging and so we describe your legal rights in the workplace including time off to provide support.
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Carents | For anyone caring for elderly parents @carents.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
It's World #COPD day today and to mark the occasion we've compiled our most valuable resources into a comprehensive Free COPD Support Toolkit, designed to provide practical advice and information to help you navigate your journey. You can get this now via: resources.carents.co.uk/free-copd-to...
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Unlock Your Free COPD Support Toolkit
Why we've created this free guide, to help you understand and explore some common dementia care topics whenever and wherever the need arises.
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Carents | For anyone caring for elderly parents @carents.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Find out more about how Carer's Cards and Passports can support you in your role as a #carer: benefits, drawbacks and where to get them. carents.co.uk/carer-suppor...
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Your Guide to Carer's Cards and Passports - The Carents Room
Find out more about how Carer's Cards and Passports can support you in your role as a carer: benefits, drawbacks and where to get them.
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Carents | For anyone caring for elderly parents @carents.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
@kitb.bsky.social hi Kitt, we’d really appreciate being added to the Dementia starter pack if possible
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Carents | For anyone caring for elderly parents @carents.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Growing numbers of carents are stepping up to care for older relatives living with #dementia but many of you find it hard to access the information, and the practical and emotional support you desperately need...that’s why we've created this free eBook: resources.carents.co.uk/dementia-car...
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Dementia Care: A Guide for Carents eBook
Why we've created this free guide, to help you understand and explore some common dementia care topics whenever and wherever the need arises.
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Carents | For anyone caring for elderly parents @carents.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Hello Bluesky 👋 We are #Carents, a supportive community and resource hub for those #caring for their elderly parents or relatives—what we call “carents.” We've got a wide range of support and guidance at carents.co.uk and we're looking forward to growing our community here. #Carers
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Help for Adults Caring for Elderly Parents - The Carents Room
The helpful place for people caring for elderly parents - advice, information, products and services to help you keep them safe and well.
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