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Conditions we care for

The Good Care Group supports Parkinson’s Awareness Week – 7th-13th April 2014

The Good Care Group supports Parkinson’s Awareness Week – 7th-13th April 2014

22 Nov 2021.
At The Good Care Group we care for a number of individuals living with Parkinson’s and understand how it can affect daily living and quality of life for those living with the condition, which affects 127,000 people in the UK.  To mark Parkinson’s Awareness Week we wanted to share with you a story about one of our clients who has managed to gain improved independence and wellbeing by receiving our specialist Parkinson’s care service.  Our live-in care is provided by two of our professional carers who have been trained by Parkinson’s UK, the UK’s leading support and research charity, who run awareness week.  This year’s awareness theme is ‘Control’ and focuses on raising awareness and educating the public on how they can help ...
Arranging care after a hospital stay

Arranging care after a hospital stay

26 Jan 2021.
Arranging a loved ones hospital discharge can be a daunting task and requires you to work with a number of health and care professionals, to ensure they receive the ongoing support they require for recovery. Also, now more than ever with the current COVID-19 pandemic, hospitals are under great strain to discharge patients who can continue their recovery at home and make beds available for those needing care.   However, after the sobering effect COVID-19 has had within the care home industry, many doctors are cautious about discharging their patients into this setting. Also, with the current lockdown restrictions and new virus strain, some care homes are making the decision to close their doors to new hospital discharge clients. So ...
Planning your Christmas Respite Care

Planning your Christmas Respite Care

11 Nov 2020.
Even though these are currently uncertain times it is really important to plan and book your Respite care at home early this year. December is a very busy time for The Good Care Group’s outstanding carers and they deliver many award winning Respite care at home services across England and Scotland during the festive period.   Christmas may be different this year, and currently none of us are sure of what the festive period is going to look like, but it is important for you or your loved one to continue to receive personal, professional and trusted care. Are you currently the sole carer of a loved one? Regardless of what the big day will look like, it is important ...
Living well with MS: An introduction

Living well with MS: An introduction

30 Sep 2020.
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 goal. 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. Staying active Regular exercise is a crucial part of living well with MS. As the condition develops, you might experience tremors and difficulty moving. Your physiotherapist is likely to recommend an exercise programme to help you stay as active as possible. These are the benefits of regular exercise: Enhance overall health Maximise mobility Decrease ...
What you need to know about stroke rehabilitation

What you need to know about stroke rehabilitation

18 Aug 2020.
Stroke rehabilitation is a lengthy process that requires specialist medical expertise. But, with the right support in place, your loved one can still carry out many of the day-to-day activities that make them who they are, and reduce the chances of a stroke occurring again in future Stroke rehabilitation is a lengthy process that requires specialist medical expertise. But, with the right support in place, your loved one can still carry out many of the day-to-day activities that make them who they are, and reduce the chances of a stroke occurring again in future. As a standard care procedure, the NHS call rehabilitation what can be achieved within 6-12 weeks. Sadly, if you cannot fully rehabilitate within that timeframe they ...
The Good Care Group supports Parkinson’s Awareness Week – 7th-13th April 2014

The Good Care Group supports Parkinson’s Awareness Week – 7th-13th April 2014

18 Aug 2020.
At The Good Care Group we care for a number of individuals living with Parkinson’s and understand how it can affect daily living and quality of life for those living with the condition, which affects 127,000 people in the UK. At The Good Care Group we care for a number of individuals living with Parkinson’s and understand how it can affect daily living and quality of life for those living with the condition, which affects 127,000 people in the UK.  To mark Parkinson’s Awareness Week we wanted to share with you a story about one of our clients who has managed to gain improved independence and wellbeing by receiving our specialist Parkinson’s care service.  Our live-in care is provided by ...
‘Flying’ elderly home care visits on the rise

‘Flying’ elderly home care visits on the rise

09 Mar 2020.
The rise of ‘flying’ elderly care visits of just 15 minutes are on the rise, according to a report by Leonard Cheshire Disability. Of the 63 Local Authorities reviewed for the report, three-fifths commissioned care visits of 15 minutes. The report claims that elderly people are often being forced to choose between having a drink, a meal, or going to the toilet. The rise of ‘flying’ elderly care visits of just 15 minutes are on the rise, according to a report by Leonard Cheshire Disability. Of the 63 Local Authorities reviewed for the report, three-fifths commissioned care visits of 15 minutes. The report claims that elderly people are often being forced to choose between having a drink, a meal, or ...
How to tell people about a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s

How to tell people about a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s

09 Mar 2020.
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 – will change your life over time. But, by speaking to your family, friends and employer about your diagnosis, you can prepare for the future, find additional support and clearly explain your care preferences before the condition develops further. Thinking about the conversation First of all, it’s important to let go of any notion of blame or responsibility. Alzheimer’s isn’t your fault, and you’re about to start taking positive steps that will enhance your life. It’s natural to feel discomfort about ...
Five ways to communicate to someone living with dementia

Five ways to communicate to someone living with dementia

09 Mar 2020.
There are things you can do to improve communications that will make a real difference for someone living with dementia. A recent episode of Emmerdale shone light on how difficult it can be to communicate with individuals living with dementia if you do not have sufficient knowledge of the condition. This episode generated much discussion on social media and in living rooms across the country. Here, we’ll look at what the Emmerdale writers got right and provide five straightforward methods that can help make talking to people with dementia more rewarding for both parties. What did Emmerdale get right about dementia? For well over a year, Emmerdale writers have consulted with Alzheimer’s Society regarding the broadcast of a special episode ...

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