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How 'And Wiser' can help support you at home
When family don't live nearby, or are working full time, my ad hoc 'as required' call outs and problem-solving services are really...
Beth Hendy
Aug 18, 20244 min read
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Flexible Support at Home for Independent Living in Morpeth
When family don't live nearby, or are working full time, my ad hoc 'as required' call outs and problem-solving services are really...
Beth Hendy
Jun 30, 20249 min read
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Five accessible walks in and around Morpeth
Getting out and about in nature is one of the best ways to improve our health, both mentally and physically. These benefits include...
Beth Hendy
Apr 28, 20245 min read
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Information, Advice & Equipment for People living with Sensory Impairments
(Event held at Vision Northumberland in Morpeth on 22nd March 2024) I help people live well at home, as independently as possible, by...
Beth Hendy
Mar 31, 20246 min read
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Independent Living: Great Ideas to Share
I offer a high quality bespoke service which includes lots of flexibility as standard. I pop in to deal with any problems that crop up,...
Beth Hendy
Feb 25, 20245 min read
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Always, on their terms
The people I support are not helpless, frail, old people, whose family have brought me in to help. Most of the people I support locally...
Beth Hendy
Jan 12, 20241 min read
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Helping elderly relatives live independently at home
Have you spent time with older family members recently? And now are you worried that they're not managing as well as they used to? At one...
Beth Hendy
Dec 27, 20233 min read
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Smart Home Technology - supporting older adults to live well at home
Smart Home technology can be life changing, especially for anyone who has difficulty with their mobility. If you have elderly relatives...
Beth Hendy
Dec 17, 20233 min read
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Accessible Christmas Shopping in Morpeth
[updated November 2024] If you celebrate Christmas, shopping for gifts for your loved ones can be one of the best parts of the...
Beth Hendy
Nov 28, 20237 min read
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Information, advice and support for older adults in Morpeth, Northumberland
I help older adults live well at home, as independently as possible, with or without carers. As part of my work I make sure my elderly...
Beth Hendy
Oct 22, 20237 min read
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An accessible walk amongst the bluebells in Morpeth, Northumberland
A bluebell hunt with a difference! One of the reasons why I set up And Wiser was to help those who could no longer manage the things they...
Beth Hendy
Sep 29, 20234 min read
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Accessible outdoor activities for the elderly in Morpeth, Northumberland
As we get older, things we took for granted when we were younger, like a walk along a favourite beach, can sometimes get harder to...
Beth Hendy
Sep 29, 20235 min read
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CASE STUDY - Using Smart Home Technology to help Elderly Relatives stay cool on hot nights
I live in Northumberland, in a lovely little market town called Morpeth. From here I run my business, providing practical support for...
Beth Hendy
Sep 8, 20233 min read
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CASE STUDY - Organising medical appointments, improving independence & introducing a care service
Margaret lived alone in an apartment within a very nice retirement living development. She'd lived there for just over a year, moving in...
Beth Hendy
Jun 11, 20234 min read
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CASE STUDY - Communication, enjoyable pastimes and phone scams
Background Enid was living with dementia and lived alone in her bungalow. She was being cared for mostly by her daughter who worked full...
Beth Hendy
Jun 11, 20233 min read
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CASE STUDY - Managing 24/7 Care and using Smart Home Technology to get more out of life
Background After a stay in hospital, Doris returned home requiring 24/7 care. This care was provided by a team of Carers from a home care...
Beth Hendy
Jun 11, 20234 min read
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