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Read the latest care industry news, interesting articles, important announcements plus recent thoughts and ideas from The Good Care Group.

Spring activities for older people

Use this list of activities for older people to keep your loved one active and socially engaged in the spring sunshine. Helping arrange and host activities for older people can be exceptionally rewarding for everyone involved – especially when spring...

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Why family caregivers need a helping hand

Explore how live-in care can support you as a family caregiver and help you spend more quality time with your loved one. Family caregivers have an exceptionally important role in the care process. But, with full-time care requiring a significant...

A gesture speaks a thousand words

resource to identify gestures which people with dementia used to punctuate, accentuate and supplement their verbal communication. Introduction The Good Care Group and the Contented Dementia Trust work closely together developing practice based evidence to support outcomes for people with...

Preventing pressure ulcers

A useful guide for clients, their families and carers on how to notice and treat pressure ulcer’s and how to prevent it. This guide explains what pressure ulcers are, why they occur, and the actions that can be taken to...

Elderly care at Christmas

Here’s an introduction to how you can support your loved one in their own home, and during family visits this Christmas. It is important to consider the care and needs of older people throughout the year, but, during the festive...

Power of attorney: making your loved one’s voice heard

By making sure your loved one’s voice is heard when they no longer have the capacity to express their true preferences, you can dramatically improve their overall quality of life. Power of attorney is one of the most significant responsibilities...

Care to make a difference?

#CaretobeDifferent campaign begins with Fiori’s story, taking care of her client living well with dementia. The Good Care Group are dedicated to professionalising social care, and in particular care of the elderly. They are proud to treat their carers as...

Living well with Parkinson’s: an introduction

One in every 500 people has Parkinsons. With the right care plan in place, you can combat the effects of this disease and manage the condition effectively. Around 127,000 people in the UK have Parkinson’s; equivalent to one in every...

Better at home report

#BetterAtHomeReport and #SLOMO … wait what is #SLOMO? Why millions of Brits will experience a SLOMO this Christmas It’s that shocking ‘whoa’ moment when you greet someone you haven’t seen in ages and realise how much they’ve aged – and new...

LaingBuisson award winners 2016

The Good Care Group win the LaingBuisson award of excellence in dementia care – community and supported Living. Yesterday evening Fiona Lowry and Dominique Kent accepted the award for excellence in Dementia Care services at the annual LaingBuisson Awards. The...

How to adapt your home to accommodate an increased care need

An increased care need can be difficult to accept, but there are plenty of actions you can take around the home that could make a person’s everyday life a little easier. An increased care need can sometimes change how an...

Learn more about your unique family history by talking with elderly relatives

Talking to an older relative about your family history can be exceptionally rewarding for both of you. Talking to an older relative about your family history can be exceptionally rewarding for both of you. Recording a conversation with a relative...