Loneliness In The Elderly
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Does growing older have to mean we become isolated, lonely or unable to feel part of something? The number of people around us has no bearing on whether we feel…
Specialist Care at Home – What Are the Benefits?
Receiving specialist care at home helps you or your loved one to maintain independence and freedom to enjoy doing the things you like in familiar surroundings with the advantage of…
How to Cope When a Family Member is Diagnosed with Dementia
According to figures compiled by the Alzheimer’s Society there are currently around 850,000 people in the UK who are living with dementia and this figure is expected to rise to…
Jointly Owned Property and Care Home Fees
One of the biggest headaches for anyone who is planning to move into a care home comes with deciding what to do about their main financial asset, which is usually…
Local Authority Funding for Care in Your Own Home
If the time is fast approaching where you realise you may need extra care in your day to day life, you may be worrying about how much that care is…
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
What is Domiciliary Care? What Are The Advantages of Domiciliary Care? What Are the Disadvantages of Domiciliary Care? Frequently Asked Questions Services Provided By A Domiciliary Care Worker Could Domiciliary…