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Elder Award-winning live-in care. We connect families with experienced carers, so loved ones can stay home.

Find out more about our live-in care services by calling us on 0333 150 2350. We’re open 9am-6pm on weekdays and 9am-5pm on weekends

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Read about dementia research: https://www.elder.org/news/48-million-for-dementia-research-funding/Last week, Prime Minis...
15/10/2026

Read about dementia research: https://www.elder.org/news/48-million-for-dementia-research-funding/

Last week, Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he wanted “Britain to be the country that makes the breakthrough”. For too long, he said, dementia has been accepted as something to manage in later life, rather than a disease that can be defeated.

To back this up, ÂŁ48 million is going to The BARBARA Alliance (Brain Ageing Registry for Biomarkers, Access to Trials, Research and Adoption), named after the late Dame Barbara Windsor.

Find out how the money will be spent, what problems it’s meant to fix, what came before, and what this means for people living with dementia now.

Arthritis is often put down to getting older, but age is only part of the picture. There are over 100 types, and they do...
14/10/2026

Arthritis is often put down to getting older, but age is only part of the picture. There are over 100 types, and they don't all start the same way.

➡️ Read more here: https://www.elder.org/articles/complex-care/arthritis-causes-in-the-elderly/

Osteoarthritis is the most common. There's no exact known cause, though it becomes more likely with age, a previous joint injury, a family history of it, or carrying extra weight, and it affects women more often than men.

Rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis work differently. They're autoimmune conditions, where the immune system attacks the lining of the joints. Gout comes from a buildup of uric acid forming crystals in and around the joints, and reactive arthritis is set off by an infection.

Knowing which type someone is living with makes a real difference to what helps, from how the day is paced to the support they have around them at home.

If you're thinking about care at home for someone you love, you don't have to work it out alone. We're here when you need us. Check https://www.elder.org/, or call 0333 331 5828 🩵

Why sleep problems are more common in later life, and what helps.Our guide covers what causes disturbed sleep in later l...
13/10/2026

Why sleep problems are more common in later life, and what helps.

Our guide covers what causes disturbed sleep in later life, the signs worth taking to a GP, and practical ways to help your loved one rest better:
https://www.elder.org/articles/24-hour-care-at-home/caring-for-sleep-problems-in-elderly/

Sleep does change with age. The body clock becomes less precise, the body produces less melatonin, and many older people get far less daylight than they realise. Sleep becomes lighter and easier to disturb.

But regularly broken sleep is not something to simply accept as part of getting older. It can point to insomnia, sleep apnoea, restless legs syndrome or a shift in the body clock, and each needs different treatment. A GP is the right place to start, particularly if your loved one is drowsy during the day, struggles to concentrate, or has trouble breathing when they wake.

Small things that often help: a consistent bedtime and waking time, keeping daytime naps under half an hour, a lighter dinner at least three hours before bed, no screens for an hour before sleep, and some daylight and movement during the day.

A live-in carer can help too, with a familiar evening routine and a reassuring presence if your loved one wakes in the night.

When someone you love starts to seem different, it's hard to know what's ordinary ageing and what isn't.➡️ Read our full...
12/10/2026

When someone you love starts to seem different, it's hard to know what's ordinary ageing and what isn't.

➡️ Read our full guide to the 11 early signs of Alzheimer's here:
https://www.elder.org/articles/dementia-care/dementia-care-11-signs-of-alzheimers/

Alzheimer's is the most common cause of dementia, and the early signs are rarely obvious. Forgetting the odd name happens to all of us. It's the pattern that matters, like repeated questions, trouble following a recipe, getting muddled about dates, or finding the house keys in the fridge.

Everyone's experience is different, and changes usually come on slowly, which is part of why they're easy to miss.

Noticing them early gives families time to talk to a GP, plan ahead, and get support in place before things feel urgent.

Organising care can feel complicated, especially when it has to happen quickly. So we'd like to explain how it works wit...
10/10/2026

Organising care can feel complicated, especially when it has to happen quickly. So we'd like to explain how it works with Elder, step by step.

A few other things worth knowing:
🔹 We introduce carers who work in England, Wales and Scotland.
🔹 Elder is an introductory agency, but we won't leave you to manage on your own. When your carer takes a break or moves on, we help you find a replacement.
🔹 You choose your carer yourself. We match you with self-employed carers who fit what you've told us, and the decision is yours.
🔹 You can have a phone or video call before you decide to organise care with a carer.
🔹 You can change carer with two weeks' notice, and no extra fees. We also don't have joining or registration fees.
🔹 All carers on the platform are self-employed, with an Enhanced DBS check (PVG in Scotland) and verified references.
🔹 Live-in care with Elder starts from £1,150 a week.

You can read our customers' stories here, and see how they found the right carer: https://www.elder.org/elder-care-reviews/

To get in touch, check elder.org, or call 0333 331 5828. Our care advisors will help with your questions 🩵

09/10/2026

In its early stages, Alzheimer’s can easily be mistaken for depression, as both often bring mood changes and forgetfulness.

Find out more about early stage Alzheimer’s symptoms: https://www.elder.org/articles/alzheimers-care/early-stage-alzheimers/

That’s what happened to Penny’s mum, Pat. After losing her husband, she became very low and began forgetting things, so everyone assumed it was grief and low mood. But the antidepressants she was prescribed only helped for a short while.

Something didn’t feel right to Penny, and a visit to the memory clinic confirmed it: Pat was living with Alzheimer’s.

Pat’s memory may be fading, but her family’s support hasn’t. With carers Elder introduced them to, she can stay in her own home, where she feels safe, and enjoy the things she loves.

If you’re looking for Alzheimer’s care or other types of care at home, visit elder.org or call 0333 331 5828 🩵

Multiple sclerosis is widely misunderstood, and the assumptions people make can be hard to hear when it's your husband, ...
08/10/2026

Multiple sclerosis is widely misunderstood, and the assumptions people make can be hard to hear when it's your husband, your mum or your friend living with it.

➡️ Here's what caring for someone with MS actually involves: https://www.elder.org/articles/complex-care/multiple-sclerosis-how-to-care-for-a-loved-one/

Around 130,000 people in the UK are living with MS, and it affects every one of them differently. Some have mild symptoms for most of their lives. Others need more support as time goes on. Most never use a wheelchair, and many keep driving long after diagnosis.

The parts that get missed are often the invisible ones. Fatigue that doesn't lift with rest. Bladder problems. Pain, including the tight band around the chest that many people call the MS hug. Low mood and anxiety that come with adjusting to a condition nobody planned for.

If you're supporting someone with MS, you don't have to work it out alone. Check elder.org, or call 0333 331 5828 🩵

Respite care means a short break for you, with someone else stepping in.➡️ Learn more about respite care for dementia he...
07/10/2026

Respite care means a short break for you, with someone else stepping in.

➡️ Learn more about respite care for dementia here: https://www.elder.org/articles/dementia-care/respite-care-for-dementia/

With dementia, three things matter more than usual: familiar faces, a routine that stays the same, and a carer who recognises things like disorientation or sundowning and knows how to respond calmly.

That's why respite at home often works better than a short stay somewhere new. Nothing about the surroundings changes, and the carer builds their support around the day your loved one already knows.

Taking a break doesn't change how much you care. For most families it's what makes carrying on possible.

06/10/2026

The future of social care is back on the agenda! Peter Dowds, Founder and CEO of Elder, shares what families tell us every day: how hard it is to pay for care, arrange a safe hospital discharge and find a carer who's right for their loved one. Most of us want to grow older in the home we love. Any changes to care have to make that possible.

What would make the biggest difference to your family? Let us know in the comments.

Autumn is harder than people expect for families living with dementia. The light goes earlier, the evenings stretch out,...
05/10/2026

Autumn is harder than people expect for families living with dementia. The light goes earlier, the evenings stretch out, and confusion that used to start at seven can start at four.

➡️ Read more about sundowning here: https://www.elder.org/articles/dementia-care/dementia-care-what-is-sundowning/

Sundowning is a pattern of confusion, agitation or anxiety that builds in the late afternoon and evening. It isn't a separate condition. It's a group of symptoms linked to the brain changes dementia causes, and low light, long shadows and a disrupted routine can all make it worse.

That's why many families notice more of it once the clocks go back. This year that's 25 October. Small things make a real difference: lights on before dusk, curtains closed before the sky changes, time outside while it's still bright, and no new changes to the routine in the week either side.

One thing worth watching for. If confusion comes on suddenly rather than building through the afternoon, speak to a GP, as that can be a sign of delirium.

If you're thinking about care at home for someone you love, you don't have to work it out alone. Check elder.org, or call 0333 331 5828 🩵

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