Care and carers

There are more than 1.4 million unpaid carers tending the needs of loved ones in the UK - and 1 in 5 is over 50. We've teamed up with nutritionist Rob Hobson and dementia care specialist Mary Jordan to highlight some of the ways caregivers can look after their own health and emotional wellbeing as well as those they care for.

Care and carers
Caregiving: How to protect your mood

Low mood can be short-term but over a longer period can manifest as depression, anxiety and insomnia all of which reduce your ability to deliver care for your loved one. Rob Hobson, head of nutrition at Healthspan, offers tips on how proactively manage your mood.

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Mealtimes and family balanced with caring

If you are managing a family and caring for someone then try and organise your time so that you can sit down and eat as a family, writes Rob Hobson.

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Caring: Mealtime timesavers

After a demanding day caring for others finding time to cook and eat - healthily - is a challenge for many carers. Rob Hobson has some tips to plan and save time at meal times.

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