Carers play a vital role in caring for families and communities. According to Carers UK, around six and a half million people are carers, which is one in eight adults in the UK who are currently caring for a loved one. At some point in your life, you may end up becoming a carer yourself. […]
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People with dementia can have several issues when it comes to getting good quality sleep. Not only can it affect your loved one from doing everyday activities, but also their ability to sleep during the night. Depending on the type of dementia the person has, this can present various challenges for you and your loved
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Being able to communicate with your fellow family members and friends can be difficult for someone with dementia. According to The Alzheimer’s Society, there are currently 900,000 people with dementia in the UK, with that figure expected to rise to over a million by 2025. Music is a medium that can affect them in a
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As we head into the new year, it’s important that we look at our health and think about any changes needed to promote a long and happy life. As we get older, this only becomes more important. It’s well documented that getting your five portions of fruit and vegetables a day along with maintaining a
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Dementia affects 850,000 people in the UK and around 42,325 young people have been diagnosed with this disease. Those who show symptoms of dementia before the age of 65 are classified as having early-onset dementia. However, symptoms can start to show from as young as 30 years old. Both young-onset dementia and dementia are caused by a
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With Britain currently in its coldest months right now it is important to remember those most vulnerable. Although not many people like the cold weather, this is more of a worrying time for older people and especially people who suffer from Dementia. Things that might come to us naturally such as turning up the central heating
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There are over 47 million people worldwide suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. In the UK alone, 1 million are living with dementia, with over 65% being women. As researchers continue to explore the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, gender disparity has become a complex topic. We take a look at some of the underlying factors, and why women are
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Why choose home care? As we grow older, we can sometimes find difficulty in everyday tasks. From getting around to cooking and cleaning, age and illness can often limit many aspects of our life. Whilst some people have family and friends around to lend a hand, others can find that these restrictions cause a real
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The question currently on everyone’s lips is when will they be vaccinated? COVID-19 and the global pandemic it caused has left many feeling isolated, scared and alone. But with the announcement made first by Pfizer/BioNTech, then Oxford/AstraZeneca, and with more being made each week, there is an end in sight. Latest COVID-19 Updates COVID-19 Testing
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Looking after elderly parents can be difficult if they don’t want or feel like it. After all, you love your parents and would do anything for them. They’ve looked after for you for many years, even when you’ve moved out from your family’s home. No matter where you are in the world, your parents will
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We know that everyone has different needs and that’s why we promise to tailor our specialist care services to you. Our specialist care team takes into account individual requirements and preferences to ensure that our clients are matched with the right carer, while always guaranteeing the very best quality service. To find out more about us, you can email us at enquiries@sovahealthcare.co.uk or call us on 0800 688 8866.