
Are you a hidden carer?
Here at TextCare we care about carers. Many people do not even consider themselves to be a carer. I know I did not identify myself as one wh

5 tips to ease worrying about an elderly parent living alone
Your parents used to look after you and now you’re the one looking after them. And just like your parents will always worry about you, you n

TextCare helps to bring joy to people living with dementia through sponsorship of ‘Carols at Christm
The annual Alzheimer's Society 'Carols at Christmas' concert will be coming to Brentwood Cathedral this December.

The 7 stages of dementia – understanding the changes that can occur
To determine how far a person's dementia has progressed, health professionals discuss dementia in terms of 'stages'. Defining th

10 benefits of using the TextCare home monitoring system that you may not know
TextCare is much more than just a home monitoring system. It has a wide range of features that can help you to solve a variety of problems a

How to discuss TextCare home monitoring with a loved one, after receiving a dementia diagnosis
If you are considering using TextCare for a loved one who is living with dementia, you may find it useful to have some positive benefits abo

Hayley Smith, Networking Manager at TextCare, talks about her fear, guilt and relief with her Dad’s
Hayley's Dad was diagnosed with vascular dementia in June 2014 but sadly like many others, went undiagnosed for several years. While unk

5 Super Ways to Practise Self-Care
As a family caregiver, it can often feel impossible to have any time for yourself, particularly if you have a young family to care for, a jo

Should self-care be a top priority for family caregivers?
It's often difficult for family caregivers to place their wellbeing above that of a loved one but does this create more harm than good?