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Read the latest care industry news, interesting articles, important announcements plus recent thoughts and ideas from The Good Care Group.
Helping your elderly loved one stay hydrated in spring and summer
Find out why staying sufficiently hydrated is so important for elderly people, and how you can help ensure your loved one is consuming enough fluids. Spring and summer weather can be both beneficial and challenging for elderly people, especially when...
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The role of a professional carer
Laetitia Hannan, talks about a personal experience with a client that taught her the most important quality of being a Live-in carer. As live-in carers we are uniquely privileged to support and care for people in their own homes. As...
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Sevenoaks wellbeing day
at Knole, Sevenoaks Tuesday 16th May 2017 Sevenoaks wellbeing day at Knole, Sevenoaks Tuesday 16th May 2017 10.30am to 3.30pm The Hayloft, Knole, Sevenoaks TN13 1HU A free day of cultural and sensory experiences for people living with dementia and...
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Why I chose The Good Care Group and why I stay
Laetitia Hannan, professional live-in carer, returns with another personal blog. This time she opens up about why she chose to stay with The Good Care Group. I have been with The Good Care Group for three years and I have...
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Good care warriors take on Tough Mudder to raise funds for young dementia UK charity
The Good Care Group participated in the very challenging Tough Mudder to raise money for their chosen charity young dementia UK 10 brave Good Care Warriors (Dominique Kent, Daniella Svrdlin, Heloise Pace, Serena McDonald, Rosie Robarts, Laura Johnson, Lucy Owen,...
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Make may purple | stroke awareness month
Jackie Cooper, TGCG’s Occupational Therapist, updates us on their involvement with Make May Purple, and their dedication to help prevent and provide outstanding stroke care. The Stroke Association has designated May as their annual stroke awareness month otherwise known as...
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Eat your way to happiness
When we’re going through feelings of depression, anxiety or more commonly stress, nutrition isn’t what immediately springs to mind. When we’re going through feelings of depression, anxiety or more commonly stress, nutrition isn’t what immediately springs to mind. But in...
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Taking multiple medications linked to frailty in older people
Find out how The Good Care Group can take steps to reduce frailty in older people by helping them manage their medication more effectively. A growing body of evidence suggests that taking multiple medications simultaneously (otherwise known as ‘polypharmacy’) is...
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How important are eye tests for the elderly?
Find out more about the importance of eye tests for the elderly and the steps you can take to help your loved one maintain their vision for as long as possible. Eye tests for the elderly are incredibly important. Here...
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Facilitating choice for those we care for
A new blog series written by our very own professional relief carer, is kicked off with a great insight into providing choice to those you care for. By Laetitia Hannan, Professional Relief Carer. Having a choice in everyday matters is...
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Daylight saving time and dementia
Daylight Saving Time can have severe effects on people with Dementia. Here’s how you can soften the impact, and help your loved one during this time. The concept of daylight saving time can confuse everybody’s internal clock. Losing an hour in...
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Easing arthritis pain in older people
With arthritis, it is important to keep the joints moving and muscles strong, but this can be difficult for elderly people. Here are the key ways in which you can help your loved one ease their arthritis pain. In the...
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