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Recent studies have suggested that playing video games for regular, short periods could actually have a significant effect on holding off the development of neurological conditions like Alzheimer’s disease. Whenever we hear about video games, they’re sometimes viewed in a negative light with concerns about anti-social effects on younger people being particularly common. However, there […]

In recent years we’ve seen a massive increase in awareness of mental health issues, as more and more people appear to be openly discussing the subject based on their own experiences. It can be one of the trickiest things to not only talk about, but also to provide the right support for. However, social media […]

Dementia can be a difficult condition to live with, whether as a patient or as a friend or family member of an affected individual. Trying to understand the full extent of such a complex condition can be tricky, especially since there is still “a lot to learn” for even those studying the causes and development […]

Last November, the government unveiled plans to reform social care in England for older people. The proposals are to be published as a green paper by summer 2018, setting out longer-term discussions and consultations. The announcement was met largely with praise after the then-first secretary Damian Green outlined the government’s vision for social care: “To […]

The team at SureCare Bolton are already getting into the Christmas spirit ahead of their inaugural Christmas Party on 16th December. After the first successful year operating their own SureCare franchise, directors Ali and Hasina are looking forward to celebrating the festive season with service users, clients and staff at what hopes to become an […]

As the nights continue to draw in and the cold, dark winter days take over, we become more susceptible to feelings of fatigue and loneliness. But even the darkest and coldest of nights can be made to feel bright and cosy with Christmas approaching right around the corner. The magic of the Christmas season largely […]

It’s that time of the year when many of us need to think about our health in the face of the cold winter months. It’s important for us to keep warm and to protect ourselves from bouts of cold and flu that are certain to be doing the rounds. Developing cold symptoms like a sore […]

According to the NHS, diabetes affects around 3 million people in the UK today, largely affecting people in later life. It’s not uncommon for younger individuals to deal with diabetes too, but the condition is more likely to occur in older people. With increases in life expectancy on the rise, we’re seeing more and more […]