Many older people find it harder to sleep in the summer. The daylight hours are long, and the weather is often warm, even at night. So, we’ve put together some summer sleep tips to help you stay well-rested in the warmer months. Why older people may have trouble sleeping As we age, our sleeping patterns [...]
Immediate Action is Needed to Reduce Climate Change Last week, the IPPC reported their latest findings. The report states that climate change is widespread, rapid, and intensifying and that it is ‘unequivocally’ caused by human activities. Now we need immediate, rapid and large-scale reductions in greenhouse gas emissions to stabilise our climate. It is therefore [...]
When choosing care for a loved one you will weigh up the care that would be best for them. Your loved one has a choice of care including live-in care or care home. Live-in care is becoming a popular choice for a variety of reasons. This type of care allows your loved one to stay [...]
If you are wondering will social services pay for a live in carer, it is helpful to understand that social service will assess you for a live in carer in a similar way to how they would for any other care. When you choose to have a live in carer, your care can either be [...]
Many people are not aware of the main schizophrenia symptoms or how to support someone living with the schizophrenia condition. National Schizophrenia Awareness Day on 25 July 2021, aims to make people aware of the challenges faced by people living with a diagnosis of schizophrenia in the UK and worldwide. Schizophrenia is an often misunderstood [...]
When you choose live-in care for your loved one, a key benefit is that they can enjoy days out whenever they choose without being restricted by residential care routines. There are some great picnic places for the elderly in and around Oxfordshire. So whether your loved one joins you on a picnic or goes with [...]
Dementia Live-in Care: What Are the Costs? Caring for someone with dementia is often very stressful. Add to that the complications of arranging to fund additional care and the situation can become overwhelming. This article will help explain your option when choosing care and arranging its funding. Research shows that most people would prefer to [...]
Working as a live-in carer in the UK is one of the most rewarding jobs you can do for many reasons. Being a carer means you make a real difference to peoples’ lives, allowing them to live in safety and with dignity and to continue to lead a fulfilling life. The satisfaction that comes from [...]
Much research has been conducted linking an unhealthy diet to a range of diseases. However, there have also been studies into the best diet for certain health conditions such as Parkinson’s. Good nutrition for Parkinson’s can support patients living with this condition and even slow the progress of the disease. In our previous article on [...]
Live-in care is designed to promote the wellbeing of elderly people through a range of holistic approaches Live-in care provides many benefits that can improve your loved one's quality of life. It provides support for good physical and mental health, improves life satisfaction and it can promote wellbeing of elderly parents. 4 ways live-in care [...]
