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It’s often difficult getting back to reality following a stay in hospital. Whether you’re recovering from an illness or injury, coming home and returning to your normal routine can be a slow and difficult process. Depending on the person and the condition, it’s not always easy to determine how long it may take to recover […]

It’s almost unthinkable that anybody could deliberately exploit vulnerable people for sensitive, confidential or financial information. However, fraudsters operate a wide range of scams on a near-daily basis, and it’s increasingly common for older people to be the prime targets. Research carried out by Age UK has found that around half of over-65s believe that […]

While regular home visits are effective at providing quality care to a loved one, there may be times when care appointments become insufficient to meet certain requirements. In this case, family members will want to look at care options that are available on a more permanent basis. Many people naturally assume that the next step towards […]

We grown-ups generally feel a responsibility to protect young children from any sadness or awkwardness surrounding delicate issues, like a close family member dealing with dementia. However, we shouldn’t underestimate the importance of talking to them about the issue, rather than shielding them from it entirely. It’s never easy when somebody close to us is […]

We know that providing home care can be quite a tough job for all involved. It takes someone talented and determined to be a great care worker, carrying with them various special skills that come as naturally as breathing. If you’re looking to pursue a career in home care, there are several personal qualities that […]

With many older people preferring to stay in their own homes for as long as possible, home care can be one of the most vital and affirmative ways to provide parents, grandparents and loved ones with a higher quality of life. Around two-thirds of all home care services in the UK centre around the elderly, […]

You may have noticed in the news recently that concerns are being raised over the current state of providing home care to many residents across the country. With more and more older patients in need of care after a stay in hospital, the nation is seeing significant strains on various resources. A lack of government […]

In recent years, it’s become increasingly apparent that listening to music can have some therapeutic effects on the brain, particularly for those in later life and those who suffer from dementia. Despite dealing with memory loss, it has been noted that many dementia patients respond quite positively to music, raising the profile of music’s effects […]