Be part of the conversation carenting needs
14 free sessions based around six topics carents have told us matter most
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Flying the Flag for Carents at the VRS Conference
Carents founder Dr Jackie Gray was one of the speakers at yesterday's Vulnerability Registration Service (VRS) Conference which brought together regul...
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Help shape the future of adult social care
The biggest review of adult social care in a generation is underway and Carents wants to make sure your experience is heard.
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How Assistive Technology Can Help You Care for Elderly Parents
From smart plugs to passive monitoring, connected care technology can support carents in keeping elderly parents safe, independent and reassured – without compromising dignity.
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Who’s Looking After Your Heart When You’re Caring for Others?
Caring often means putting your own health last. This article looks at how long-term stress affects carers’ heart health and how early, practical checks can fit around caring responsibilities.
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New Year, Old You: Two tools to help you find your self again
Feeling overwhelmed caring for a parent? This January, skip the pressure to change. Reconnect with yourself gently with support from Carents.
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Festive Cheer When You’re Caring for Elderly Parents
Practical Christmas advice for Carents supporting elderly parents while managing family life. Reduce pressure, keep festive cheer and protect your wellbeing.
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5 Things to Organise Early for a Calm Christmas with Elderly Parents
In this article, we explore five key areas to organise early including setting plans, prepping their home (or yours), getting on top of care and prescriptions, and making space for meaningful moments.
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How to Support Personal Hygiene in Parents with Dementia
Dementia can make personal care routines difficult and distressing. Discover how to support your parent’s hygiene needs with dignity, using gentle routines and helpful products like Nilaqua’s waterless cleansing solutions.
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Carents Day 2025: A National Moment for Carents to Take a Moment for You
Discover how Carents Day 2025 honoured the UK’s 4 million adults caring for ageing parents — with events, support, and the message: Take a Moment for You.
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Making Space for Family: How Garden Annexes Support Intergenerational Living
Living closer across generations is becoming a thoughtful choice for many families. Garden annexes offer elderly parents both proximity and independence, with providers like iHus helping families design homes that work for everyone.
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Working Carents: The Hidden Strain of Caring for Ageing Parents
The 2025 Carents in the Workplace Report reveals the growing pressures faced by adults caring for ageing parents, and the impact this has on careers, ...
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