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National Epilepsy Week runs this year from May 22 to May 28. It’s an annual event that aims to raise awareness about epilepsy and its impact on people and their families. Epilepsy is a neurological condition that affects approximately 50 million people worldwide, with around 600,000 people in the UK alone. It is a condition [...]
End-of-life care at home includes treatment and support for people with life-limiting illnesses. It empowers people who need the care to maintain a good quality of life that’s as independent and active as possible in their last months of life. Life-limiting illnesses that might benefit from end-of-life care at home include advanced cancer, dementia, cognitive [...]
At Mumby’s, we understand that life can change suddenly and might mean that you require emergency home care. It could be that your loved one has had an accident, fallen ill, or has an ongoing medical issue that has unexpectedly worsened. Whatever it may be, we can help you with emergency home care. What is [...]
Your glaucoma guide: support tips for glaucoma patients In this guide, we talk about everything you need to know about glaucoma. This includes what glaucoma is, symptoms to be aware of, treatment options available, and support for people with glaucoma. What is glaucoma? Glaucoma is a disease that affects your eyes. It is often characterised [...]
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder affecting the brain activity and causing frequent seizures (bursts of electrical activity in the brain that generate abnormalities in the way it functions). In other words, your brain cells are constantly sending messages to each other through “electrical activity”. During a seizure, the brain gets a sudden burst of electrical [...]
Hip fractures happen when the upper part of your thigh bone (femur) breaks. This is most common in older people or those with osteoporosis. Surgery and physiotherapy can help you regain independence and mobility. In this article, we’ll explore what a hip fracture is, what hip fracture surgery entails, how it affects people with dementia [...]
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 [...]
All of us with older relatives have been concerned about their health and wellbeing during the coronavirus pandemic. Lots of people with older relatives in care homes have been concerned that their loved ones may contract the virus. Also, many people have been unable to visit their relatives during this time. This has added to [...]
