Your hub for living well at home.
At Abney & Baker, we believe the best care helps you need less care. That’s why we’ve created this free resource hub. It’s full of practical tips, guides, and checklists to help you stay stronger, safer, and more connected at home.
Improving strength, balance and mobility to reduce the risk of falls and injuries.
Keeping the mind active and engaged to protect memory and mental agility.
Supporting healthy eating and hydration to boost energy and wellbeing.
Helping you stay connected, confident and involved in your community.
Reducing hazards to make the home safer and easier to live in.
Most older adults want to stay in their own home for as long as possible. But wanting to stay isn't enough on its own. The home has to be safe enough to stay in. This guide covers the hazards that matter most, the simple changes that make the biggest difference, and the grants available to pay for them.
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More than half of adults over 65 have long-term sleep problems, but most of those problems are not simply down to ageing. This guide explains what changes, what causes poor sleep, what the research says about treatment, and why sleeping pills are rarely the right answer.
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1 in 10 older adults in the UK is malnourished or at risk, and most don't know it. This guide explains why nutrition and hydration change with age, the warning signs to watch for, and the simple steps that make the biggest difference.
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Nearly one million older people in the UK are often lonely, with serious effects on their physical and mental health. This guide explains why loneliness develops in later life, what it does to the body, and the simple steps that really help.
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Most people assume that growing weaker with age is simply something that happens. But the science tells a different story. **Muscle decline is real but it…
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_Falls are the most common cause of injury in later life but most are preventable. This guide explains what puts older people at risk, the steps that make…
Read moreWhether you’re planning for yourself or supporting a loved one, we’ve created resources just for you.
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Find out how companionship care can be great for your loved ones with dementia.
We've put together a guide for how to support a loved one with dementia during Christmas.
We are particularly proud of these awards because they are solely based on the heartfelt reviews and feedback from their clients and their families. As a
Private individual carer vs agency carer : What's the difference? Learn more to make an informed decision. Abney & Baker highlights the advantages of choosing a reputable agency.
Here are some tips for talking about care and highlighting the positive benefits of support at home.
Take the first step towards living well for longer. Or, if you’re not ready yet, download one of our free guides and start making small changes today.
