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Exercise for the elderly

Exercise for the elderly

08 Aug 2023.
Exercise is crucial in maintaining health and wellbeing for older people. However, mobility-related or cognitive conditions can make it difficult to establish a regular exercise regime Exercise is crucial in maintaining health and wellbeing for older people. However, mobility-related or cognitive conditions can make it difficult to establish a regular exercise regime. Not only does exercise have many short-term mood-boosting effects, it also helps protect against muscle deterioration, and can build self-esteem by enabling people to feel active and involved. Older people can exercise in their own homes, or join up with a group for additional social interaction. Safety considerations Exercises should be supervised by a carer or another trained healthcare professional to ensure that your loved one receives adequate ...
Dying Matters Awareness Week 2023

Dying Matters Awareness Week 2023

03 May 2023.
Discussing topics related to death, dying, and bereavement can be a challenging and uncomfortable task for many individuals. Sometimes, it can be difficult to find the right words to express oneself in such situations. However, Hospice UK’s Dying Matters campaign aims to change this by breaking the stigma surrounding death, challenging preconceptions, and promoting public openness about end-of-life issues. Dying Matters Awareness Week, which is held annually, provides an opportunity for people across the country to encourage their communities to engage in discussions about death and dying in whatever way feels most comfortable for them. This year, Dying Matters Awareness Week will be taking place from 8th – 14th May. Here are some resources to help with grief, bereavement and ...
The importance of sleep for older people

The importance of sleep for older people

11 Nov 2019.
Sleep is a vital mechanism, regardless of your age. It has the ability to restore energy levels and heal both physical and cognitive damage. So how can it help your loved-ones in their later years? At every age, sleep is an essential function that allows your body and mind to recharge. Despite the many benefits of sleep, getting a good night’s sleep with age becomes difficult, as many older adults find it difficult to get to sleep, or stay asleep. AgeUK recommends that a regular sleeping pattern of 7.5 to 9 hours per night is recommended, to help people function at their best. However, as we get older, a number of factors combine and make this harder to achieve. With ...
How live-in care makes hospital discharge less stressful

How live-in care makes hospital discharge less stressful

11 Nov 2019.
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 vital to the health and well-being of your loved one during recovery. Here we take a look at why successful hospital discharge is so important, and how live-in care can support this process. Why is getting hospital discharge right so important? Returning home from hospital can cause a lot of discomfort for your loved one if the right care isn’t in place. There are two common barriers to a successful hospital discharge: Decisions about care arrangements made while a person ...
Dietary recommendations for elderly people

Dietary recommendations for elderly people

11 Nov 2019.
Managing the nutritional intake of an elderly loved one requires a comprehensive understanding of their dietary needs, as well as the time to provide sufficient support Managing the nutritional intake of an elderly loved one requires a comprehensive understanding of their dietary needs, as well as the time to provide sufficient support. Maintaining a balanced diet is crucial to warding off the effects of malnutrition, and can help to improve both quality of life and (in some cases) the potency of the body’s defences against specific conditions. Here, we’ll look at some of the typical and specialist dietary recommendations you should consider for your elderly loved one. Please remember that dietary changes are best considered with the assistance of a ...
Elderly weight gain: Techniques for helping your loved one stay healthy

Elderly weight gain: Techniques for helping your loved one stay healthy

08 Nov 2019.
Gain tips and advice for helping support elderly weight gain. These simple steps could help your loved one overcome weight loss and maintain healthy body size. Older people may unintentionally lose weight for a variety of different reasons. This can cause them to fall below a healthy Body Mass Index (BMI), which poses a risk to their overall wellbeing. These reasons include: 1. Change in circumstances A major change in circumstances – such as moving into a new environment, the loss of independence or a bereavement – can cause depression or disorientation, which could act as a catalyst for weight loss. 2. Illness and medications Illnesses and their respective treatments can cause weight loss due to lack of appetite, depression, ...
How live-in care helps protect vulnerable older people

How live-in care helps protect vulnerable older people

08 Nov 2019.
Learn more about how live-in care helps protect vulnerable older people from many of the risk factors typically present in the home environment. Live-in care helps protect vulnerable older people in a variety of ways. With a dedicated team of two live-in carers on hand 24/7, your loved one will be shielded from many of the risks associated with getting older. Today, we’ll look at five of the risks elderly people regularly face at home and how live-in care can help ensure they stay safe and secure. Protect vulnerable older people with a dedicated live-in care team These are five of the most important ways live-in care helps protect vulnerable older people: 1. Home safety The home environment becomes more ...
What health checks for older people should you be thinking about?

What health checks for older people should you be thinking about?

08 Nov 2019.
Health checks for older people help improve quality of life by ensuring doctors can start treating any medical conditions at the earliest possible opportunity. Health checks for older people help improve quality of life by ensuring doctors can start treating any medical conditions at the earliest possible opportunity. Here, we’ll introduce you to some of the general checks you should be booking in for regularly to keep your health in the best possible condition. Important health checks for older people When it comes to health checks for older people, these are the core selection you should be thinking about: 1. Blood tests Having a blood test can tell medical professionals a lot about the current state of your health, as ...
8 engaging stroke recovery activities

8 engaging stroke recovery activities

08 Nov 2019.
Use this handy list of engaging stroke recovery activities to make this challenging process as enjoyable and productive as possible. Stroke recovery activities are an important part of regaining your abilities as far as possible following a stroke. Recovering after a stroke is a challenging process. Everyone who has a stroke is affected differently, which means it’s hard to predict how long or successful the rehabilitation process might be. The most common effects of a stroke include: Partial paralysis (usually on one side of your body) Visual problems Altered mood Memory loss Your doctor will recommend a programme of occupational therapy and physiotherapy adapted to your specific needs. These exercises and activities are designed to help you regain as much ...
Improving circulation in winter: a guide for older people

Improving circulation in winter: a guide for older people

08 Nov 2019.
Find out how you can take steps towards improving circulation in winter with this useful, informative blog from The Good Care Group. Taking steps towards improving circulation in winter can be crucial to ensuring older people maintain the best possible quality of life throughout the colder months. So, with Raynaud’s Awareness Month in full swing, we thought we’d take this opportunity to help you understand and overcome poor circulation as best possible. In this article, we’ll tell you about the symptoms of poor circulation, why older people are at greater risk and what you can do to improve this condition. What are the symptoms of poor circulation? Poor circulation is an uncomfortable and prohibitive condition that can have a dramatic ...

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