What Is a Live-in Carer?

A live-in carer is an amazing option for those with daily needs that extend beyond a visiting carer, and can offer companionship as well as active care and support. A live-in carer’s role can be dependent on the client’s individual needs, but there are many aspects of daily life that they are able to help … Read more

Do Live-in Carers Stay Overnight?

If you’re exploring care options for yourself or a loved one, you may have particular requirements such as round-the-clock care or overnight care. In this article, we explain how live-in care works and how it differs from another similar type of care –  24-hour care – to help you make the right choice for your … Read more

Elderly Flu Symptoms

As we get older our immune systems get weaker and we can be more prone to catching a cold. In England, the NHS offers a free annual flu jab for over 65’s because it can be a very serious illness for older people. Here is some information on how stay warm and well this winter! … Read more

PARKINSON’S DISEASE

Parkinson’s is a progressive neurological condition that effects one in every 500 people. This is around 127,000 people in the UK alone and is more prevalent with elderly people. Parkinson’s disease occurs due to a loss of nerve cells in the brain that produce the chemical dopamine, a neurotransmitter that communicates information throughout our brain … Read more

HEALTH RISKS FOR THE ELDERLY

Growing up one thing we have to digest is that our loved ones are not getting any younger, and no matter the changes they may make in lifestyle choices, after a certain age they are more susceptible to health risks. The older they get they may become affected with heart diseases, memory loss, joint pain … Read more

5 TIPS TO COMBAT LONELINESS DURING THE PANDEMIC

The sudden and unfortunate onset of the COVID-19 infection brought the whole world to a standstill, each of us contemplating our health choices so far. If the disorder wasn’t hazardous enough by itself, the global lockdown initiated to keep everyone safe and sound started taking a toll on people’s mental health as well. Here are … Read more