Caring for Ageing Parents

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Learn how to care for ageing loved ones with confidence and compassion. This course provides essential skills and knowledge to support their well-being and navigate future decisions effectively.

4 Modules1 hour
£169£0
Caring for Ageing Parents

Learning Outcomes

What you'll learn

  • Recognise common physical and emotional changes associated with ageing, including health concerns and emotional challenges faced by older adults.
  • Demonstrate effective techniques for supporting personal hygiene and grooming to maintain dignity and well-being in ageing parents.
  • Identify and mitigate safety hazards in the home environment to promote a secure living space for elderly individuals.
  • Understand the importance of caregiver self-care and boundary-setting to prevent stress and burnout.
  • Analyse the effects of caregiving on family relationships and dynamics, and explore strategies for managing conflicts.
  • Evaluate various long-term care options, weighing their benefits, limitations, and suitability for individual needs.
  • Explain the legal and practical steps involved in advance care planning, including establishing power of attorney and supporting end-of-life decisions

Modules

Module 1

Understanding the Needs of Ageing Parents

Module 2

Providing Practical Care and Support

Module 3

Planning for Long-Term Care and Future Decisions

Module 4

Summary

Top reviews

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BASSEY

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5

great

Posted on 16/03/2026

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Ihuoma

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5

Thank you so much.

Posted on 07/10/2026

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Bayonle

User fromcare-learning

5

Was satisfying

Posted on 21/10/2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

This course helps carers and families understand ageing, elderly care, personal hygiene, home safety, caregiver wellbeing and long-term care options in the UK.

This course is suitable for family carers, care workers and anyone supporting ageing parents with daily care, wellbeing, safety and health needs in the UK.

Topics include personal care, home safety, caregiver stress, family relationships, long-term care, advance care planning and Power of Attorney in the UK.

Yes. The course explores caregiver self-care, healthy boundaries, family dynamics and practical strategies to manage stress and reduce carer burnout.

Yes. It introduces advance care planning, Lasting Power of Attorney and practical considerations around end-of-life decisions for older adults in the UK.