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Our teams here at SureCare are highly experienced in supporting not only those who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness, but their families too. It is inevitable that those affected by a terminal illness will find it hard to stop thinking about the condition and the implications for themselves and their loved ones. You […]

There has been a lot in the media this week about dementia with experts calling on the Government to wage war on this “21st century plague”. Today sees the first ever G8 Dementia Summit, hosted by our own Prime Minister David Cameron in London. Cameron has pledged to double funding for research into the disease […]

More than 500,000 people suffer from Alzheimer’s, but it is still an uncomfortable subject for many people. Earlier this year, a survey undertaken by the Alzheimer’s Society revealed that almost 50 per cent of people are frightened to tell loved ones that they fear they may have this most common form of dementia. Alzheimer’s causes […]

We all love our children deeply but sometimes they can present us with dilemmas – quite often not of their own making. One really good example is weddings and the invitation dropping through the door making it clear that while mum and dad are most welcome, they will have to make alternative plans for their […]

The continued improvements in healthcare and treatments and the resulting knowledge that we are living longer lives throws up many challenges. Indeed, Government analysis released earlier this year predicts that a third of children born this year will live to 100. Among one of the most pressing challenges is how to ensure that we are […]

So, what is the meaning of Domiciliary care? If you have long-term care needs, there is a very good chance you will need help with personal care and other household tasks. This is known as domiciliary care or Dom Care or increasingly home care. Domiciliary care is really important because it can mean the difference […]

How do you know someone needs home care? Most families reach a point when they know they need to get some help to look after their loved one. It may be that you suddenly realise that your relative requires constant supervision or perhaps they can no longer carry out routine tasks such as washing and […]