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The benefits of returning home from a care home

Posted 18 Nov 2020

The benefits of returning home from a care home

Live-in care is the safer option Here at The Good Care Group, we have experienced some wonderful stories about our clients following their return home after a stay in a care home setting. Our in-house experts shared two recent case

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Our live-in carers are equipped to spot infection early

Posted 11 Nov 2020

Our live-in carers are equipped to spot infection early

How we are enabling effective prevention and detection of infections within our live-in care service. Image 1 illustrates the different trajectory for a client with a UTI pre and post implementation of urinalysis kits The first key learning from the

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Living well with MS: An introduction

Posted 30 Sep 2020

Living well with MS: An introduction

Find out how staying active, eating healthily and setting up an adaptable care package can help people with MS maximise their overall quality of life. With the right support in place, living well with multiple sclerosis is an entirely achievable

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How to tell people about a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s

Posted 09 Mar 2020

How to tell people about a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s

By speaking to your family, friends and employer about your Alzheimer’s diagnosis, you can prepare for the future Receiving a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease is a difficult time for anyone. This condition – the most common form of dementia –

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Preventing and treating urinary tract infections – avoiding admissions

Posted 11 Nov 2019

Preventing and treating urinary tract infections – avoiding admissions

Each month The Good Care Group reviews and analyses our client activity in order to understand the greatest risks facing our clients, and to develop strategies for management of these risks. Each month The Good Care Group reviews and analyses

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Managing medication: a quick guide

Posted 11 Nov 2019

Managing medication: a quick guide

Managing medication can become difficult as people get older. If left unchecked, this can lead to a decline in a person’s overall health and sense of wellbeing Managing medication can become difficult as people get older. If left unchecked, this

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How live-in care makes hospital discharge less stressful

Posted 11 Nov 2019

How live-in care makes hospital discharge less stressful

Hospital discharge is a stressful experience but can be mitigated with help from a live-in carer. They can oversee the transition and your loved one’s recovery. Hospital discharge is a stressful process for both patients and family members, but is

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How to care for an end of life client

Posted 11 Nov 2019

How to care for an end of life client

Live-in care is suitable for people at different stages of their adult life, enabling them to continue living comfortably at home with the support they need to properly manage their condition or disability. This choice is also extended to those

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The benefits of elderly care in the home

Posted 11 Nov 2019

The benefits of elderly care in the home

Most older people want to stay in their own homes for as long as possible, but often they are placed in residential care homes when it isn’t really necessary. Fortunately, awareness of the services provided by home care companies is

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Fire safety checks for older people: What you need to know

Posted 08 Nov 2019

Fire safety checks for older people: What you need to know

Fire safety checks for older people can be lifesavers. In this article, we’ll look at the things you can do and resources you can access to keep you protected. Fire safety checks for older people are vital for staying safe

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