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Seasonal advice

The benefits of live-in care during the summer months

The benefits of live-in care during the summer months

22 Jul 2021.
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 this a reality for your loved one. Here, we’ll look at the various ways live-in care can support your loved one at home, and while out and about during summer. Getting out and about more often Community events like fetes, afternoon tea and outdoor bowls tournaments are great for keeping older people active and socially engaged. Your loved one may even want to take a day trip or short holiday. A live-in care team can accompany your loved one on such trips, making ...
Planning your Christmas Respite Care

Planning your Christmas Respite Care

11 Nov 2020.
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 award winning Respite care at home services across England and Scotland during the festive period.   Christmas may be different this year, and currently none of us are sure of what the festive period is going to look like, but it is important for you or your loved one to continue to receive personal, professional and trusted care. Are you currently the sole carer of a loved one? Regardless of what the big day will look like, it is important ...
What to consider when planning your discharge from hospital?

What to consider when planning your discharge from hospital?

01 Oct 2020.
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 a further admission to hospital, helping to prevent the risk of infections and falls It is important when considering your discharge home to understand the type of care you will require to help support your recovery. Here The Good Care Group outline the types of care a live-in carer could provide, and areas you will need to discuss and explore with your chosen care provider prior to returning home. Will you require help managing your health needs?  Professional care provision ...
Planning ahead for elderly care in 2017

Planning ahead for elderly care in 2017

18 Aug 2020.
Spending time with your loved one over the festive season may have got you thinking about elderly care arrangements. Spending time with your loved one over the festive season may have got you thinking about elderly care arrangements. If you’ve begun to spot signs that a loved one isn’t coping as well as they once did, a formal care arrangement could make a real difference to their overall quality of life. It could also prevent a crisis further down the line. Why the festive season is a time to take stock and plan ahead There are several reasons why you may be thinking more about care for an elderly relative at this time of year. Snow, ice, cold, fallen leaves ...
6 ways to make your winter fuel budget go further

6 ways to make your winter fuel budget go further

08 Nov 2019.
Help your loved one stay warm and comfortable throughout the colder months with these tips for stretching their winter fuel budget. With the coldest month of the year now upon us, many older people will be thinking about their winter fuel budget and how to ensure it lasts until the spring thaw. Utility companies' gas and electricity pricing is often both expensive and complex, and rates of fuel poverty among the elderly are disproportionately high. Going without heating is far more than just an uncomfortable experience. For older people, this can exacerbate conditions such as arthritis and poor circulation, as well as increasing rates of cold and flu. In today's article, we'll tell you about six ways older people can ...
Amazing charities working to support older people at Christmas

Amazing charities working to support older people at Christmas

08 Nov 2019.
These charities are among those providing transformative support to older people at Christmas, helping them avoid loneliness and access support services. Taking steps to support older people at Christmas can make a huge difference. The reality is that – this year alone – over half a million older people are at risk of spending Christmas day alone. Not only does this lead to feelings of isolation, but it can also make it harder for them to access the support services they need. With this in mind, we wanted to shine the spotlight on some of the selfless charities helping to ensure older people stay safe and accompanied over Christmas. Just a few of the charities working tirelessly to support older ...
5 winter warming tips for older people

5 winter warming tips for older people

08 Nov 2019.
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 useful list of winter warming tips for older people. Declining circulation and a changing metabolism mean many of us feel the cold more keenly as we get older. There’s also a host of secondary factors that can cause us to feel the cold, such as illness, side-effects of medication and poor nutrition/hydration. Not only does the cold cause discomfort, but older people are also at an increased risk of developing hypothermia in cold conditions. But, by putting this advice into ...
How to reduce flu risk for elderly loved ones

How to reduce flu risk for elderly loved ones

08 Nov 2019.
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 colder months. Flu prevention measures can help protect thousands of older people from contracting the condition every winter. This helps them avoid the risks of the condition itself, as well as the stress associated with frequent medical appointments, or admission to hospital. On a national scale, reducing flu contraction rates also assists the NHS in freeing up resources, ensuring local services remain more widely accessible for older people. Of course, the most effective way to help reduce flu risk for ...
6 fun and creative indoor winter activities for older people

6 fun and creative indoor winter activities for older people

08 Nov 2019.
These fun indoor activities for older people will help your loved one stay active and socially engaged throughout the winter months. Winter activities for older people do so much more than just entertain; they can help to keep your loved one's mind and body active throughout the colder months, too. As the weather closes in and conditions become treacherous, older people often find their options for using time productively grow ever more limited. However, there are plenty of indoor activities you can suggest to help make winter a more enjoyable and engaging time. Indoor winter activities for older people Here are our favourite indoor winter activities for older people: 1. Puzzles Setting aside an afternoon to sit at the table ...
Coping At Home In The Winter

Coping At Home In The Winter

08 Nov 2019.
As winter approaches the nights get longer and the temperature begins to drop. People all over the country start preparing for the cold months ahead, and NHS hospitals begin organising and planning for their busiest time of year, commonly known as ‘winter pressures’. In the extreme winter of 2012/13 there were an estimated 31,100 excess deaths in the UK, and the colder it was, the higher the mortality rate. But what are the challenges facing older people during this chilly season, and why do we see a rise in illness and hospital admissions? Avoiding winter pressures and helping people to stay well during the cold months Zoe Elkins, Head of Care Strategy, The Good Care Group Why is it harder ...

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