Deciding that you need some additional help is only the first part of a difficult and emotional journey. The next step is deciding what type of care is appropriate and then ultimately who will supply it. Before you can decide on which is the best home care supplier or...
Enjoying your garden when living with dementia It is perfectly possible to continue to enjoy your garden whilst living with dementia. In fact gardens may become even more positive and more important as your journey progresses. Gardens are great for people living with...
How do you test for memory loss? Testing for memory loss is becoming more and more important. Families and friends and even individuals themselves now want to know if they should be worried. Losing your memory is a real worry today and this article may be able to...
Respite care is temporary care for older people in a Care Home or Care Home with Nursing. Often when people look for care they are confused whether respite care or permanent care is right for them. Most care homes provide this type of service although you will need...
An introduction to dementia We all know that the population is aging and that more and more older people now live with dementia. If you work in health care there is a good chance you already know a fair amount about dementia. However, if you are a loved one of...
Keeping older people safe in the hot weather is everybody’s job. If you are an older person or you have a loved one or a neighbour that is an older person they may be more vulnerable and more at risk and should be supported. This might mean popping round more often or...
