Does my loved one have dementia?

Does my loved one have dementia?

How to spot the early signs of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. As the world becomes more aware, and in many cases fearful, of a loved one getting dementia, the more we are all on the lookout for it. But how do we know if a loved one is living with dementia?...
How to help an older person with chronic pain

How to help an older person with chronic pain

According to a recent study on behalf of the NHS, over 62% of people aged 75 or over are living with long-term chronic pain. The study also stated that over half of adults between 50 and 74 also suffer from chronic pain. What is chronic pain? The term chronic pain...
Looking after yourself – advice for live-in carers

Looking after yourself – advice for live-in carers

It is estimated that in the UK 7,000,000 people are providing long-term care to a loved one. Of these, 1,277,693 are elderly and looking after a spouse or parent. Of these older carers, 65% are living with a disability or a long-term health condition themselves. We...
Who are the Care Quality Commission (CQC)

Who are the Care Quality Commission (CQC)

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the independent regulator for all health and adult social care services in England. It is their job to make sure that all care services in the UK are of an appropriate standard. The services that are regulated by the CQC include...
How to stay safer in winter: tips for older people

How to stay safer in winter: tips for older people

When the weather gets bad, every child in the country is praying for a ‘snow day’ so they can stay home from school, sledge down the local hill and build snowmen with their friends. However, for the elderly among us, bad weather is not so fun. Ice and snow pose real...