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The Symptoms of TIA (Transient Ischaemic Attack)

The Symptoms of TIA (Transient Ischaemic Attack)

05 Sep 2023.
A transient ischaemic attack (TIA) is a temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain. It is often called a “mini stroke” because it disrupts blood supply to parts of the brain, leading to symptoms similar to those of a stroke. However, unlike a stroke, the effects of a TIA are temporary and usually resolve within 24 hours. Even though the effects of a TIA are usually temporary, they should still be taken very seriously. A TIA may be a warning sign of an impending stroke and prompt medical attention is crucial to prevent a more severe stroke from occurring. If you suspect someone is having a stroke, it is important to act quickly and phone 999. Time is of ...
How many types of diabetes are there?

How many types of diabetes are there?

31 Aug 2023.
There are many different types of diabetes with the two most common being: Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes. Each type of diabetes has its own causes, symptoms, and treatments. Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the body has difficulty regulating the amount of glucose, or sugar, in the blood. In the UK alone, more than 4.3 million people are living with diabetes. Understanding the differences between the different types of diabetes is important for managing the disease and reducing the risk of complications. Here you can learn more about each type of diabetes in more detail, including its causes, symptoms, and treatment options. What are the types of diabetes? There ...
Who is more at risk of unsupervised falls

Who is more at risk of unsupervised falls

15 Dec 2021.
WINTER FALLS PREVENTION Unfortunately, incidences of falls within older adults increases in the winter months. Looking after your loved one and ensuring their safety is paramount. Our Occupational Therapist, Jackie Cooper, has shared her insights into who is more likely to fall and what we can do to help minimise unsupervised falls. Who is more at risk of unsupervised falls? Loved ones assessed as needing supervision or assistance with transfers or mobility. Who need support with transfers. Who need encouragement to use walking aids. Who need encouragement to slow down. Who have problems with balance and coordination. Who have poor eyesight. Loved ones with dementia or short term memory problems. Who are not able to easily retain instructions. Who are ...
Keeping your loved ones active during the winter months

Keeping your loved ones active during the winter months

18 Jan 2021.
During the cold winter months, it can be a struggle to keep active, especially for our elderly loved ones. However keeping active is important in order to stay healthy, physically and mentally.   Winter weather conditions increase the risks associated with being outside. Thankfully, there are plenty of activities that can help your loved one avoid these risks while still staying active within their home. Our professional live-in carers have shared some of the activities they have enjoyed with their clients this winter. Let’s take a closer look for some inspiration. Activities to help keep elderly people active in winter 1. Go for a walk indoors With snow, ice and wet surfaces making it harder to get around outdoors, think ...
How gardening can improve elderly health

How gardening can improve elderly health

09 Mar 2020.
Find out how The Good Care Group helps older people continue to engage in the activities they love by calling on our friendly team. Gardening can be a fantastically rewarding activity for older people, with numerous health and social benefits. In honour of National Gardening Week, we’ve taken a closer look at what makes it such a great activity and how you can help an elderly friend or relative get involved. What makes gardening such a great activity for older people? Health Even light gardening is a form of low-impact exercise that can have a dramatic effect on your loved one’s health. Spending a few active hours in the garden a couple of days a week can help improve strength, endurance and ...
Effects and symptoms of glaucoma: a guide for older people

Effects and symptoms of glaucoma: a guide for older people

08 Nov 2019.
To mark World Glaucoma Week, we wanted to help you understand the symptoms of glaucoma to watch out for and the potential effects of the condition. To mark World Glaucoma Week (11-17 March), we wanted to help you understand more about the effects that vision loss can have on older people, and the symptoms of glaucoma you should watch out for. What is glaucoma? Glaucoma is among the leading causes of blindness, referring to a group of conditions that cause fluid to accumulate in the eye. This results in a build-up of pressure that damages the optic nerve, which can lead to permanent sight loss. Almost half a million people in England have the condition, including 1 in 10 people ...
Reading resources for older people with visual impairment

Reading resources for older people with visual impairment

07 Nov 2019.
Learn more about the techniques and resources you can adopt to help older people with visual impairment read documents and regain their independence. Adopting simple techniques to support older people with visual impairment can be life-changing. As the old saying goes, “You don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone”, and the ability to read is a prime example of this. Until your sight begins to fade, you can’t truly appreciate the ways in which you use this skill each day for entertainment, information and much more. Older people with visual impairment still need to engage with a wide variety of written texts, such as: Official papers (bills, notices, contracts etc.) Signage (directional and cautionary) Instructions Newspapers, novels and non-fiction ...
Learn more about your unique family history by talking with elderly relatives

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

07 Nov 2019.
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 lets you document a treasured moment together, capture unique aspects of their personality and create a family history resource that you can go back to time and again. There’s also strong evidence that exercising a person’s mind using memory recall can delay the decline of thinking skills, and postpones the onset of symptoms in people with dementia. In addition, whilst people with dementia often struggle with storing and retrieving recent information, memories from long ago are often left intact and ...

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