Elderly Care for this winter is ever more crucial, as this winter has been predicted to be a long and bitterly cold one. Age UK state that last year’s winter claimed the lives of thousands of older people. During this time there was an increase...
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Dementia and Loneliness are the two conditions affecting the wellbeing of our older people the most. Mental health issues and depression are commonly found amongst older people too. Improving Wellbeing Helping the wellbeing of dementia and...
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The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the independent regulator of health and social care in England. Following on from our inspection in May 2019, the CQC deemed us as ‘Good’ in three domains and ‘Requires Improvement’ in two domains. This has...
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Caring for Elderly Parents: How to Feel Positive. When caring for Elderly Parents, it is so easy for us to find ourselves in unproductive emotions. Guilt can become an ever-present companion. As we struggle to accept new realities, we can get...
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Helping older people be independent means providing opportunities to maintain a better quality of life. Encouraging them to do things for themselves. Encouraging a healthy diet. Supporting brain health through social interaction and activities...
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The CQC (Quality Care Commission) is the independent regulator of health and social care in England. It ensures health and social care services are safe, of a high-quality, effective, compassionate, and meet legal standards. This regulation...
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Home Care can be an excellent alternative to Care Homes. It can often be the best choice to caring for your elderly loved ones and keeping them in the comfort of their own homes. Your elderly loved ones don’t necessarily have to move into a...
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As we grow older the chances of our bodies experiencing a stroke considerably increase. Recent research shows that a TIA Stroke is more common than a full stroke. A transient ischaemic attack (TIA) or a “mini stroke” is caused...
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Elderly People’s Christmas & New Year. The Christmas tree is up, and Christmas lights are shining in the night skies. The festive season is upon us. A time of laughter, food and celebration. Christmas is especially special for our older...
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Older People must keep their muscles active in this cold weather. As we approach the festive season and temperatures dip, it is easy to stay snuggled in at home, watching television, cosy under a blanket, our physical movements become very...
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Winter Wellness is important for all of us as winter approaches, especially more so for our elderly loved ones. From your immune system to your joints, skipping the essentials this winter is a fool’s game! Don’t miss out on River Garden’s winter...
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The United Kingdom’s population is getting older and living longer. According to the Alzheimer Society the chances of developing Alzheimer’s or other forms of Dementia increase greatly with age. It’s estimated that 6 per cent of over...
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