Family

For families supporting a loved one with a terminal illness, the home environment often provides unique comfort during final days. Personal possessions, familiar spaces, and close family presence can help ease emotional strain when compared to unfamiliar institutional settings. Creating a comfortable and familiar environment may help reduce anxiety and improve overall satisfaction for those...

Grief is hard enough on its own. But for a French family settled in Britain, the loss of a loved one often kicks off a bewildering storm of cross-channel bureaucracy. The life you built here might have started with help from French immigration lawyers, but the ties to home, an apartment, a bank account, not to mention family, don't just disappear. When death occurs, you’re suddenly caught...

Our parents care for us for many years, but often the time will come when we need to repay the favour. As parents start to age, they might need more and more help with things, which can be challenging to navigate, so it may be helpful to understand what care options are available for your ageing parents and how to make good use of them.

In this article, the team from Mariposa Care ,...

When you think ahead, it’s easy to put things off. The truth is, though, the earlier you plan, the smoother life will be down the line. Whether you're starting a life together or you’ve been at it for a while, taking the time to discuss what happens next can save a lot of stress later on.

No one wants to think about worst-case scenarios, but life’s unpredictable, so putting things in...