Ways to Move: Exercising in Later Life
As we age, staying active becomes more important than ever for maintaining overall health and well-being. Engaging in regular exercise...
Help: A Lesson in Acceptance
One of the hardest things we tackle in our line of work is the resistance that the notion of ‘help’ can be met with. For so many,...
The Lifeline of Happiness: The Importance of Connection for Older Adults
Embracing Connection for Healthier Lives Nearly all of us have, or will, feel lonely at some point in our lives. As social interaction is...
More Than Just a Smile: Importance of Dental Care in the Elderly
Smiles are the most easily recognisable facial expression and one of the first things we learn as new-borns. Smiling transcends time,...
Care About Sustainability?
In an industry that is typically overstretched and understaffed, sustainability in caring might feel like a low priority. Sustainability,...
Something Interesting to Do? Here are Some Ideas for Elders
University of the Third Age: https://www.u3a.org.uk/ The u3a movement is a UK-wide collection of 1000+ charities that run local and...
5 Must Read Blogs We’ve Found For You
There are lots of corners of the internet offering an abundance of information, tips and tricks, and the opportunity to join a community...
Self Help Guide to Elderly Covid Isolation
In our last blog post, we wrote about the things you can do as a family member and loved one of someone elderly to help them navigate...
Ways You Can Help Your Elders Amid The Rising Covid Numbers!
As the days ever-shorten and the orange leaves give way to bare branches and morning frosts, it’s hard not to be reminded of last year’s...
For Our Elders A Little Help Could Make Life Easier and Prevent the Need For a Care Home.
ILA works with a range of clients from all sorts of backgrounds, and though our support plans may vary, they all revolve around one key...