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How live-in care can strengthen family bonds

How live-in care can strengthen family bonds

07 Nov 2019

Family is possibly the most important factor in staving off loneliness among older people; a condition that can have pronounced effects on a person’s physical health and overall wellbeing. Family is possibly the most important factor in staving off loneliness

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Hospital discharge delays costing NHS £820m per year

Hospital discharge delays costing NHS £820m per year

07 Nov 2019

Delays in releasing older patients following hospital treatment is costing the NHS £820m per year, according to a recent report from the National Audit Office. Delays in releasing older patients following hospital treatment is costing the NHS £820m per year, according to

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Loneliness and care homes

Loneliness and care homes

07 Nov 2019

As a society, we have grown to understand more in recent years about the loneliness older people so often face, and we’re coming to realise how detrimental this feeling can be to their health and wellbeing. As a society, we

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Alzheimer’s breakthrough to be announced by Cardiff University

Alzheimer’s breakthrough to be announced by Cardiff University

07 Nov 2019

Scientists at Cardiff University claim they are on the verge of an “enormously exciting” breakthrough that will advance our understanding of the causes of Alzheimer’s Disease. Scientists at Cardiff University claim they are on the verge of an “enormously exciting” breakthrough that

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Changing from a care home to full-time live-in carer

Changing from a care home to full-time live-in carer

07 Nov 2019

Whether you’re making an initial decision on care requirements for a relative whose support needs have changed, or re-assessing an existing residential care arrangement, switching to live-in care is a convenient process without any unnecessary headaches. Whether you’re making an

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Falls prevention for elderly people at home

Falls prevention for elderly people at home

07 Nov 2019

Over one million older people fall at home each year. It’s the most common cause of injury for over 65s, and can cause distress, injury and a sudden, sharp decline in overall health. Making the home environment a safe and

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Exercise can decrease cognitive decline by 10 years

Exercise can decrease cognitive decline by 10 years

07 Nov 2019

According to a new study, regular exercise has the potential to limit cognitive decline equivalent to a decade of aging among over 65s. Regular exercise has the potential to limit cognitive decline equivalent to a decade of aging among over

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Unexpected benefits of live-in care

Unexpected benefits of live-in care

07 Nov 2019

“Improving Wellbeing through Care at Home” – New study shows benefits of live-in care An evidence-based analysis of live-in care versus residential care. The Good Care Group’s new study “Improving Wellbeing through Care at Home” reviews studies and evidence of

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Care needs of a million elderly not being met

Care needs of a million elderly not being met

07 Nov 2019

The charity Age UK has warned there are as many as a million people in the UK with elderly care needs that are not being met. A further 300,000 are struggling with feelings of loneliness. The charity Age UK has

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