The Importance Of Sleep For Heart Health
Throughout our lives, one thing we should pay more attention to is the amount of sleep we have or need.…
Consultus Care & Nursing Wins Two Awards
Our members Consultus Care & Nursing won two awards at the Homecare Awards last week : High Commendation in the…
Rejecting The Move to Institutional Care
Why more and more elderly people are rejecting institutional care, turning their backs on the traditional care home and opting…
So you thought live-in care was expensive?
Live-in carer fees compare favourably with residential care homes, especially for couples. Here, we explain how misconceptions about the price…
The Important Role of Pets in the Lives of Older People
As we get older, we need to carefully consider our living arrangements and what makes us feel happy and protected.…
The Stages of Dementia
Dementia (also known as major neurocognitive disorder) is not a disease in itself but can be due to many reasons…
Parkinson’s Disease Progression – What To Watch Out For
When you are told you have Parkinson’s Disease it is natural to worry about what the future holds. No doubt…
LATE Brain Disorder – A Newly Identified Condition
In the last couple of years a team of international researchers have identified a new brain disorder. The discovery was…
Travel Considerations For Those With Limited Mobility
There is no denying that traveling abroad can require careful planning, and this is even more so the case if…
The Problem of Loneliness in the Elderly Population
Does growing older have to mean we become isolated, lonely or unable to feel part of something? The number of…