Care guides for families
Practical, plain-language help for people caring for an older parent. General information only.
These guides are general information, not medical advice. Always follow your own doctor's advice. In an emergency call 108.
Preventing falls at home: a practical checklist for families
Falls are a leading cause of injury in older adults. A room-by-room checklist, warning signs and what to do after a fall.
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After hospital discharge: a checklist for caring for a parent at home
What to ask before leaving the hospital, how to prepare the home, and which warning signs need a doctor quickly.
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Keeping older family members safe in Rajasthan's heat
Why older adults are at higher risk in hot weather, simple daily habits that help, and heat stroke warning signs that need 108.
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Nurse, GDA or attendant: who does your parent need?
A plain-language guide to what each type of home carer can and cannot do, and how to choose.
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