Many sports over the years have been questioned over possible links to dementia. Football, boxing, ice hockey and American Football are a couple of sports that come to mind. Several rugby players have been diagnosed with dementia, due to the physical nature of the sport. With the 2023 Rugby World Cup currently taking place in […]
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Hot weather can create challenges for loved ones with dementia across the country, particularly when it comes to doing summer activities. When caring for someone you love in the warm weather, it’s important that they are supported by their family members, so that they don’t get any heat-related illnesses. If your family requires support
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It can be difficult to come to terms with if you find your loved one’s health deteriorating. Making the decision to pursue specialist care service can be a difficult one. And, here at Sova Healthcare we understand that finding the right specialist care service for your loved one is a crucial decision that requires plenty
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Living with dementia can be challenging, both for individuals and their loved ones as they struggle to live independently in the comfort of their own home. Living with dementia can significantly affect their everyday lives and as the disease develops they may not be able to perform simple tasks on their own leading to increased
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When your loved one ages, it’s natural to start thinking about their care and wellbeing. Many families across the UK are faced with a tough decision of deciding between home care or residential care for their elderly family members. While both options have their advantages, there are many reasons why choosing home care might be
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If you are caring for a family member who has dementia, it can be challenging finding the right activities for them to participate in. However, there are plenty of dementia-friendly activities that you can do with your loved one. When incorporating activities for someone with dementia, you need to take a few things into account.
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When you think of Christmas, you think of Christmas cards, the annual Christmas Day family dinner and presents scattered under the tree. If your loved one is living with dementia, Christmas can be both stressful and overwhelming for them, resulting in tension and pressure for your fellow family members. There are things that you can
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Being active in winter can be challenging for your loved one as the cold weather can create various risks for them. When a person ages, not only do they lose body heat more quickly, but they also make it more difficult to know how cold their body is getting. Outdoor exercise also presents fall hazards,
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Keeping your loved one warm this winter is more important than ever, particularly as there is a cost of living and global energy crisis going on right now. With energy bills continuing to increase in the UK, older people may decide not to heat their homes, making it harder for them to stay warm. In
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Every September, World Alzheimer’s Month is an opportunity to raise awareness for people who are living with Alzheimer’s Disease. Across the world, millions of people are challenging the stigma that persists not just with Alzheimer’s, but all types of dementia. According to The Alzheimer’s Society, there are around 900,000 people living with dementia in the
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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.