Staying Safe as Lockdown Restrictions Ease
July 12, 2021
As we pass almost 16 months since the start of the first lockdown many people will be struggling with symptoms of pandemic fatigue. Pandemic fatigue is essentially exhaustion caused by months on months of pandemic related stress. Older people are also more at risk of having ...
Fun ways to keep elderly relatives active
June 21, 2021
Keeping fit and healthy in later life is very important for both physical and emotional wellbeing and there are a plethora of ways to make sure that your elderly relatives achieve this. Not only does it have positive effect on their day but staying active can help delay the ...
Living Alone & Downsizing
June 14, 2021
Losing a partner is a very difficult thing to process and will drastically change the daily routine and lifestyle of the person they leave behind. The house can suddenly feel very empty and things can get on top of them very quickly. Everybody deals with the loss of a loved ...
Maintaining good heart health
June 7, 2021
The heart is one of the key organs in the human body and needs to to kept in the best condition possible for as long as possible in order to help live a long and healthy life.
Avoiding or reducing the chance of developing cardiovascular disease is of course one of the main r...
Why gardening is the perfect pastime for the elderly
May 31, 2021
Gardening is one of those activities that almost anyone of any age can do and as we move into the summer months it can be a great way to get outside and enjoy the fresh air and sun. Luckily gardening is an activity that doesn't require a large amount of land or effort, plus ...
Choosing a Home Care Company
May 24, 2021
Choosing a care company can be a very stressful situation for the client and their loved ones. Whilst all care companies are regulated and quality checked, it is still a big decision choosing who you want looking after yourself or your parent/s. Below we have provided a list...
It can be very difficult to watch when one of our loved ones begin to struggle to look after themselves, even more so when they can't see it or refuse help when you offer it. It can be a very sensitive subject for some and therefore it is very important that you approach the...
Dementia effects many parts of the body and can have a dramatic effect on a persons ability to communicate if their dementia gets worse. Dementia is the name given to a set of symptoms that are related to a slow decrease in the brains ability to function to its maximum ...
Loss of appetite in seniors
May 3, 2021
A decline in appetite as we age is relatively common as the amount of calories burnt throughout the day reduce and therefore we do not require the same amount of food we used to consume. However, in some cases there can be underlying issues that are causing this lack of appe...
Joint pain:
Short term:
Joint pain can occur at any age and is a very common issue for people. It can stem from an injury, a lack of exercise leading to stiffness or from medical conditions such as arthritis. The degrees of pain can vary throughout the day and its impact on ...
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