What is Posterior Cortical Atrophy?
Posterior Cortical Atrophy is a very rare form of dementia which affects the part of the brain at the back (posterior) of the head. The gradual and progressive degeneration of…
Living With Dementia – Finding The Right Care
Find out about how the right care can make a real difference for those living with dementia, helping their quality of life improve dramatically. There are currently 850,000 people…
Recovering From A Stroke – Finding The Right Care
In the UK, a stroke will occur every five minutes equalling over 100,000 strokes every single year. A person will at the very least need temporary care during the initial…
A Guide To Companion Care
Find out about companion care and everything it involves, including adjustments at home, financial implications and more. Companion care can be many things, from care given by a family member,…
A Guide To Domiciliary Care
It’s well known that the number of elderly people in the UK is increasing at a rapid rate thanks to better healthcare helping people to live longer. In some parts…
Continence and the Carer: How to Handle Continence Issues with Dignity
Incontinence, the loss of control over one’s bladder or bowel, can affect people of all ages and can be distressing for anyone but older people are particularly affected. Indeed, continence…
Tech Innovations for People Living With Dementia
There has been a huge amount of research to help assist those living with dementia. Read more about the newest tech innovations that could make it easier for an elderly…
Taking Care of Your Own Health as a Live-in Carer
Looking after an elderly person, especially one who may have health and/or mobility problems can be tiring and difficult at times. If that person also has dementia the task can…
Ways In Which Live In Care Combats Loneliness
Loneliness is a serious problem in the UK, especially among the elderly, and many people struggle with it on a daily basis. It can be caused by many things, but…
Recent Research surrounding Elderly Health
As we enter a new year and leave behind one in which the health of older people has been disproportionately impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, it seems appropriate to take…