Seasonal advice Archives - The Good Care Group

Seasonal advice Archives - The Good Care Group

Making Christmas Dementia Friendly

Posted 09 Dec 2024

Making Christmas Dementia Friendly

The holiday season is a time for joy and celebration, but it can sometimes be stressful and overwhelming, especially for those living with dementia. As the festive season often involves many visitors, complex meals, and activities, it can be a

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How to keep active during the winter months

Posted 05 Dec 2024

How to keep active during the winter months

During the cold winter months, it can be a struggle to keep active, especially for our elderly loved ones. However, keeping active is important in order to stay healthy, physically and mentally. Winter weather conditions increase the risks associated with

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Six ways to make your winter fuel go further

Posted 25 Nov 2024

Six ways to make your winter fuel go further

Help your loved one stay warm and comfortable throughout the colder months with these tips for stretching their winter fuel. With the coldest month of the year now upon us, many older people will be thinking about their winter fuel

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How to support someone with dementia this Christmas

Posted 05 Dec 2023

How to support someone with dementia this Christmas

Make the festive season inclusive for the whole family by taking simple steps to ensure loved ones with dementia enjoy Christmas too. Christmas is a lonely time for many older people. And, with a condition like dementia, older people can

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The benefits of live-in care during the summer months

Posted 22 Jul 2021

The benefits of live-in care during the summer months

Find out how The Good Care Group can help you or your loved one make the most of the summer months using comprehensive, holistic live-in care techniques. Summer should be a time of activity and social engagement; live-in care can help make

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Planning your Christmas respite care

Posted 11 Nov 2020

Planning your Christmas respite care

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

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What to consider when planning your discharge from hospital?

Posted 01 Oct 2020

What to consider when planning your discharge from hospital?

Planning your own or a loved one’s discharge from hospital is essential to help facilitate a speedier recovery at home. Continuing recovery in the comfort of your own home, instead of going into respite care, also reduces the risk of

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7 amazing charities supporting older people at Christmas

Posted 08 Nov 2019

7 amazing charities supporting older people at Christmas

Even the smallest steps towards supporting older adults during the holiday season can make a meaningful difference in the lives of many. The reality is that this year alone, over half a million older people may find themselves spending Christmas

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5 winter warming tips for older people

Posted 08 Nov 2019

5 winter warming tips for older people

Help your loved one stay safe and comfortable throughout the colder months with our list of the most effective winter warming tips for older people. With the coldest part of the year soon to be upon us, we’ve prepared this

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How to reduce flu risk for elderly loved ones

Posted 08 Nov 2019

How to reduce flu risk for elderly loved ones

Taking steps to reduce flu risk for elderly people is vitally important throughout winter; find out what you can do to help support your loved one. Taking steps to reduce flu risk for elderly people is vitally important throughout the

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