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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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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As your loved one gets older, it becomes more important than ever for them to stay active. If they’ve avoided doing exercise for much of their life, it can be hard for them to get started as there are so many types of exercises that can be done. The NHS recommends that all adults aged
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The recent heatwave in the United Kingdom has allowed people to enjoy the sunshine. With temperatures rising into the high-30s to early 40s, the warm weather shows no signs of cooling down. This can have a major impact on a loved one who’s living with dementia as it can pose some challenges for people supporting
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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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