There’s no denying that more of us are now reaching old age than ever before – while this rise in life expectancy is thanks to excellent advances in medical technology and education, the knock-on effect is an increased strain on the NHS. With the post-war baby boom generation now already beginning to retire, our care […]
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Being a carer is a selfless yet hugely rewarding role, and it certainly takes a special person to fill it. People require care for all kinds of reasons, from live-in assistance to a little extra help in some aspects of their daily lives. At Sova, our carers provide flexible care and assisted living to those in need across
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A recent study by the Welsh older people’s Commissioner has brought to light some pressing matters of care-home malnourishment that have been reported nationwide. The study brought to attention some rather alarming details and incidents that supported some of Sova’s own views about the negligence that takes place in some of our country’s care-homes. The report reviewed
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A recent study commissioned by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) revealed that stroke survivors are twice as likely to develop dementia later in life. According to the analysis, 8.6% of stroke survivors in the UK are presently living with dementia, with almost three quarters of them being diagnosed with vascular dementia. What is vascular dementia?
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The Leicester Mela (which began life as the Belgrave Carnival) has now been running for over 30 years, and it brings together different cultures from a city packed with diversity, showcasing them throughout this annual event. Among all the live shows, music and events, it was a perfect opportunity for the Sova Healthcare team to
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In September, we are proud to say that our Harrogate branch received a good report with an outstanding accreditation for caring services. The report, just released on the 20th of November, is a real testament to the hard work and dedication we have been putting into our caring duties. The Caring Quality Commission (CQC) performs rigorous inspections
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On Thursday 2nd October, Sova Healthcare teamed up with Rix House Care Home in Keighley, West Yorkshire (part of the Turning Point group), to host a Macmillan Coffee Morning. Macmillan first started these events in 1990, and since then their annual coffee morning has raised over £113 million to become the world’s biggest such event. This year, Sova Healthcare and Rix House Care
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Domiciliary care is essentially another name for home-care, and so it involves a wide range of care and support services given to individuals in the comfort of their own home. In fact, the word ‘domiciliary’ comes from the Latin word for home, ‘domus’; so even in its etymology the importance of the home is critical,
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Finding the right home care agency and care workers to care for your loved ones can be challenging. We’ve put together a list of relevant questions to ask a home care agency so that you make the right decision when it comes to finding the right home care service for you, a relative or family
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Finding out that your loved one is facing palliative care is a very difficult concept to digest, even if you’ve watched them battle Alzheimer’s or Dementia for a very long time. Depending on the person’s age and type of Dementia, a patient can live for up to a decade after a diagnosis has been made.
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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.