As the cold weather draws in, staying warm and staying healthy becomes increasingly challenging. Older adults are particularly at risk of developing health problems and injuries related to cold weather and low temperatures. Its always best to be...
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Some of the early signs and symptoms of Dementia can often be mistaken for a normal part of ageing. For example, we all forget things, appointments, where we put the remote etc. Dementia is when the forgetfulness has a profound effect on daily...
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What is Dementia? Dementia is an umbrella term used to describe a set of progressive conditions that affect the brain. Dementia is when the brain is damaged by mini strokes or disease, most commonly Alzheimer’s disease. Dementia can affect...
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Growing older can mean we adapt to a new way of life. Friends and loved-ones visit less or pass away and it can become increasingly more difficult to enjoy activities outside of the home. Research has shown that pets can be very beneficial for...
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Halloween is a very exciting time of year especially for the children. However, for the elderly, vulnerable, dementia sufferers and those living alone. It can be a scary, fearful event. Where possible don’t leave an elderly or vulnerable...
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Although they sound the same there are some huge differences in what Care at home and Care from a Care home can deliver. So the big question is how do you know which type of Care will best suit your needs? Firstly its important to understand the...
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