Strong family ties is a culture we have among Filipinos, there’s no doubt that we take good care of our elders. But sometimes, there are various reasons why some family cannot attend to their elders. Unfortunately, poverty is one of the main reason, filipino elders belongs to class A and B family are lucky.

The most common reported illness by the elderly was arthritis and rheumatism. Other common health problems are hypertension, lung diseases (e.g. asthma, emphysema, tuberculosis), cataracts and heart problems. The elderly also mentioned diabetes, stomach and kidney problems. Poor physical function has adverse consequences for the affected elder, his family, community, and the larger society.

What about the filipino elders outside our country, in United Kingdom specifically? They have the financial capacity to live in a care home. But choosing the right care home is the primary concern. Each elderly have different health condition, emotional state and needs, the family are choosy on choosing the right home care.

Bettercaring is leading online service offering needed informations on registered care homes in the UK. Its impossible that you cannot find the best option available that suits the needs of your beloved elderly. Aside from the list of registered home cares, the site is also a source of information on care. They also have articles on health care that are really worth reading for. I even read the diabetes article because my mother is a diabetic. A forum is also a plus factor of the website wherein people can discuss their concens on choosing the right home care and other topics such as health care experiences.