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
Our free Dental Health Guide shares practical tips for oral care, denture cleaning, and preventing common problems.
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August 9, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Our free Dental Health Guide shares practical tips for oral care, denture cleaning, and preventing common problems.
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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.
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August 8, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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.
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Read the full guide here: carents.co.uk/carenting-gu...
Helping an elderly parent with their medication? Download your FREE Medication Management Toolkit and feel more in control today.
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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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July 30, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Helping an elderly parent with their medication? Download your FREE Medication Management Toolkit and feel more in control today.
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June 9, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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 👇
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#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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June 9, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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 👇
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#CarersWeek2025 #CarersWeek
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#CarersWeek2025 #CarersWeek
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
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June 6, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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
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Some days feel harder than others. Here’s how to find light even in the difficult moments: carents.co.uk/carent-suppo...
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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May 12, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Some days feel harder than others. Here’s how to find light even in the difficult moments: carents.co.uk/carent-suppo...
“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.
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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.
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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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May 8, 2025 at 2:26 PM
“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...
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...
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.
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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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May 6, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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.
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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:
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#CaringForParents #Carents #MoneyMatters
Find out what support you could get:
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#CaringForParents #Carents #MoneyMatters
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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April 24, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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:
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#CaringForParents #Carents #MoneyMatters
Find out what support you could get:
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#CaringForParents #Carents #MoneyMatters
Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, at 6pm for a special Time to Talk around Oral Health and why it matters for your loved one.
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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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April 15, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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-...
Register via carents.co.uk/events/time-...
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.
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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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April 14, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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.
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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.
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She also highlights @carents.bsky.social as a key resource.
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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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April 8, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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...
She also highlights @carents.bsky.social as a key resource.
Read the full article here: app.nationalworld.com/story/507342...
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.
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Share your experience in our short survey
Because no one should have to choose between dignity and design.
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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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April 8, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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
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
Find out what the science says, how it works, and whether it’s time to speak to your parent’s GP.
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#ShinglesVaccine #DementiaPrevention #CaringForParents
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#ShinglesVaccine #DementiaPrevention #CaringForParents
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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April 7, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Find out what the science says, how it works, and whether it’s time to speak to your parent’s GP.
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#ShinglesVaccine #DementiaPrevention #CaringForParents
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#ShinglesVaccine #DementiaPrevention #CaringForParents
Worried about scams targeting your loved ones? We’ve got tips to help you spot the signs and keep them safe.
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How to Protect Your Loved Ones from Scammers & Financial Fraud
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April 2, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Worried about scams targeting your loved ones? We’ve got tips to help you spot the signs and keep them safe.
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📈 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 👇
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Find out what’s changing, why it matters, and what help’s available 👇
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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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April 1, 2025 at 8:34 AM
📈 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...
Find out what’s changing, why it matters, and what help’s available 👇
carents.co.uk/news/awful-a...
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.
March 25, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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.
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.
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.
March 17, 2025 at 7:37 AM
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.
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.
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.
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Things to consider when choosing a care home for elderly parents
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March 5, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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.
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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...
March 3, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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...
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.
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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...
February 20, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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...
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...
📢 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
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
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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February 17, 2025 at 2:08 PM
📢 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
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
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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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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February 13, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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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🚨 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! 👏
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We’re giving seldom-heard carents a voice...change is coming. Stay tuned! 👏
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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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February 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM
🚨 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...
We’re giving seldom-heard carents a voice...change is coming. Stay tuned! 👏
carents.co.uk/news-researc...