The 3rd October 2023 marks the start of Backcare Awareness Week in the UK and Low Back Pain (LBP) is one of the major disabling health conditions among older adults aged 60 years or above. This age group are more likely to suffer from pain...
One of the questions we often get asked is when is the right time to consider a care home for a loved one. We understand that it’s often a very difficult decision to make with lots of mixed emotions. For some families the decision to move...
Did you know that June is “Looking after your grandparents month?” We thought we’d share some tips on things you can do to show your grandparents you care! 1.Offer your help Quite often the older generation are very proud and don’t like to ask for help. You...
Did you know that 15th May - 21st May marks Dementia Action Week? In this blog, we're sharing some tips on how to speak to somebody with dementia. Dementia results in a decline in memory, language, problem-solving and other thinking skills. A report in 2019 showed...
January can be a difficult month for many, especially the elderly. The build up and excitement of Christmas is over and it has been proven that many people feel the January Blues, with the most depressing day of the year named as Blue Monday, on...
Three-quarters of over 65’s in the UK (9.4 million people) are worried about the rising cost of living, according to research for Age UK this year. Over half of those surveyed said they’ll have to heat their home less, with a quarter saying they’ll have...
The Great British Summer is here and we’ve already seen some glorious weather. It’s more important than ever to stay hydrated. We're quick to water our plants in the summer months, but what about ourselves? Keeping fluids up is essential at this time of year...
Did you know that across the world, men die on average six years younger than women, for reasons that are largely preventable? This blog is all about Movember and raising awareness of things we can do to improve men's health. The Movember Foundation is the...
The seasons are changing and there is most certainly a chill in the air. As temperatures drop, this can cause health problems, especially for the elderly. We’re providing our top tips to help keep you and your loved ones warm this Autumn and Winter. When the...
What a year 2020 has been for everybody! As always, we have been closely following Government Guidelines and we hope that families can get to spend some much needed time together over the Christmas period. However we recognise that some people may be facing Christmas...