Family coordination··6 min read
How we sorted out who visits Mum, without anyone falling out
Coordinating visits with siblings is harder than it sounds. Here is the simple system that finally worked for us.
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Practical, calm, no jargon. We share what we learn from families using Getwello, and from our own.
Design··5 min read
What makes a daily check-in app actually usable for older parents
Most apps assume you are 35 and live on your phone. Here is what we changed for the people who don't.
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Why your family group chat is failing your Mum
WhatsApp groups are great for a lot of things. Coordinating care for a parent isn't really one of them.
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Coordinating care with siblings without arguments
If looking after a parent is causing tension between you and your siblings, you are not alone. Here is what helps.
Read article →Practical··6 min read
What to do when Dad has stopped answering the phone
If your usual ways of checking in have stopped working, here is a calm checklist for what to try and when to act.
Read article →Practical··7 min read
Looking after parents from a distance: a practical guide
Living far from your loved one doesn't mean you can't help. Here is how families bridge the gap calmly.
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How a family rota helped us never leave Mum alone
A simple rota plus one daily check-in turned our chaotic family into a calmer one. Here is what we did.
Read article →Wellbeing··6 min read
Signs your loved one needs more daily contact
Loneliness in older adults is often quiet. Here are the signals to watch for, and what gentle changes help.
Read article →Getting started··4 min read
Set up a family Circle in five minutes
If you've been meaning to organise things but haven't found the time, here is the simplest way to start.
Read article →Wellbeing··6 min read
Mum lives alone — how we keep peace of mind without crowding her
Older parents tend to value their independence. Here is how to stay close without being suffocating.
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