Health Archives - The Good Care Group

Health Archives - The Good Care Group

Exercises for the elderly

Posted 14 Aug 2024

Exercises for the elderly

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

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How live-in care helps protect vulnerable older people

Posted 08 Feb 2024

How live-in care helps protect vulnerable older people

At The Good Care Group, we passionately advocate for the empowerment and well-being of older adults. We believe that live-in care provided by a fully regulated and managed service is truly one of the best ways to protect older adults

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Dying Matters Awareness Week 2023

Posted 03 May 2023

Dying Matters Awareness Week 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

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The importance of sleep for older people

Posted 11 Nov 2019

The importance of sleep for older people

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

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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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Dietary recommendations for elderly people

Posted 11 Nov 2019

Dietary recommendations for elderly people

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

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

Posted 08 Nov 2019

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

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

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

Posted 08 Nov 2019

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

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

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8 engaging stroke recovery activities

Posted 08 Nov 2019

8 engaging stroke recovery activities

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

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Improving circulation in winter: a guide for older people

Posted 08 Nov 2019

Improving circulation in winter: a guide for older people

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

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