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 [...]
Eating well can play a significant role in keeping healthy and feeling good. Good nutrition is especially important for the elderly and people living with conditions such as Dementia or Parkinson’s disease. We’ve put together some general advice about providing good nutrition for the elderly and overcoming any problems that may arise. Why good nutrition [...]
Tips to help prevent loneliness in the elderly Loneliness can have serious effects on our health and wellbeing. However, loneliness in the elderly can be difficult to overcome. It can be especially difficult if an older person finds it hard to get out and about. If you are an older person feeling lonely, or if [...]
7-13 June is Carers Week with the theme of Make Caring Visible and Valued. This makes it the ideal time to highlight the valuable job that carers do. It’s also important to consider the support that carers need for their own health and wellbeing. For carers to continue their caring role, they must be supported [...]
More and more studies are finding that we benefit from time spent in nature. If you have a garden, then it is easy to bring nature closer by creating a garden that attracts birds, insects and small mammals. Here’s how to create a low maintenance garden that attracts wildlife of all kinds. Wild zone Luckily, [...]
Helpful tips to aid stroke recovery If your loved one experiences a stroke it can be a huge shock. In addition, because strokes happen so suddenly it can be difficult to adjust to life after a stroke. Once your loved one comes home from the hospital, you may feel scared and overwhelmed at what comes [...]
