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
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
Loneliness and social isolation have been identified as presenting a 30% increased risk of having a stroke or developing coronary artery disease. Loneliness and social isolation have been identified as presenting a 30% increased risk of having a stroke or developing coronary
“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
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
High-quality care makes an enormous difference to the health and wellbeing of elderly patients, and it can even impact their life expectancy. High-quality care makes an enormous difference to the health and wellbeing of elderly patients, and it can even
Council tax increases will fail to generate sufficient funds to support the growing demand for elderly care, local authorities have warned. Council tax increases will fail to generate sufficient funds to support the growing demand for elderly care, local authorities
Being a carer is an occupation that’s often not fully understood, but most of us will need their services at some point in our lives. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at what it means to be a live-in carer for Good
Elderly Britons are now 22% less likely to develop dementia than was expected 20 years ago, a study by Cambridge University has found. Elderly Britons are now 22% less likely to develop dementia than was expected 20 years ago, a
Care home fees – the average cost of residency and nursing assistance – are set to rise above fees for the prestigious Eton College. What factors are causing this, and how can you limit costs and get the best care