I’ve entered a strange stage of life where I find myself constantly reflecting on ageing—and realising that time moves unforgivingly fast. I notice how easily we rush through our days without paying attention to the little things, which often mean more than anything else. I see how strong, capable people eventually reach a point where they become dependent on us—the carers.
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You know what really gets me? When people talk about getting older, they always throw around numbers – like turning 70 or 80 is some deadline where everything falls apart. But working in live-in care has completely changed how I see all this.
Continue reading “Ageing Isn’t Just About Age—It’s About Ability, Dignity, and Voice”You know what’s weird? I’ve probably talked more about incontinence problems, memory hiccups, feeling lonely, and what people want when they’re dying than most of my friends ever will. That’s just part of the job when you’re living in someone’s home, helping them through their later years.
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As a live-in carer, I often encounter situations where our well-meaning actions can unintentionally take away independence rather than support it. To counter this, I recently created a Benable list of independent living aids that, in my experience, encourage independence and give individuals back a sense of control over their lives.
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