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Five myths about flu jabs
As regular and reliable as the clocks going backwards in autumn, the flu season sneaks up on us each winter. Every year, the government and NHS communications urge us to have the flu vaccination to protect us from the year’s most likely strains. Many people will be...
Busting 7 common myths of care homes
The top 7 myths of care homes de-bunked “Care home food is not great”; “residents just sit around watching TV” and “care homes are overpriced”. These are some of the most common and long-standing misconceptions around care and nursing homes. However, the reality is...
Dementia and sleep
Dementia and sleep - tips for a better night’s sleep Often people living with dementia find it difficult it get a good night’s sleep. This can be very difficult for both the person living with dementia and also their carer. We all know how important sleep is for our...
Let’s Stay Together: Living in a Care Home as a Couple
It’s no secret that moving into a care home is a huge life change; one that many people find difficult to adjust to. This can be particularly true when an older person is also faced with having to leave their partner behind. Often, when one person within a couple has...
Podcast: Greensleeves Care on Air
When it comes to dementia, Admiral Nurse Steve Mason knows everything there is to know. Greensleeves Care is sharing Steve’s expertise to raise awareness and increase understanding of dementia, particularly for people who’s loved ones might be living with it. Senior...
How to minimise high blood pressure
Anybody that has been diagnosed with high blood pressure or hypertension will be more than aware of just how serious it can be. It increases your risk of heart disease, stroke, and can even lead to vision problems. As with many other things, prevention is better than...
What is the care home environment like?
An important thing to remember when considering moving yourself or a loved one into a care home is that care home staff do not see their residents as one homogenous group. That is, each person’s individuality and personality is taken into account when planning their...
Can care home residents vote?
Of course! Living in a care home does not remove any of your civil rights, and the right to vote is included in that. In normal (pre-COVID) times, residents will receive all the help they may need to attend their local polling station and vote in person. While the...
Care home vs Nursing home – what is the difference?
There are a lot of different factors that decide whether an individual should move into a residential care home or a nursing home. In most cases, the care and/or nursing needs of the individual will have to be assessed before a decision is made- this will ensure that...
Urinary incontinence in older adults
Urinary incontinence, defined by the NHS, is the unintentional passing of urine. There is a lot of stigma attached to this condition, and unfortunately as a result of this, people will often be too embarrassed to seek medical attention. In most cases, if the...
