Advice Centre - Greensleeves Care

How to Start Conversations About Care with an Older Loved One

Caring for an ageing parent, grandparent or partner can feel like entering uncharted territory – especially when you sense they might be struggling, but know they’re reluctant to accept help. Here, we share how you can start and facilitate thoughtful, respectful...

How to Stay Safe in Hot Weather: Tips for Older People

We often moan about the weather in this country, normally because it is cold and wet, but every few years we get the opposite, and when a heatwave hits, we are often not ready for it. This can be especially concerning if you are older or if you are supporting an older...

Five myths about flu jabs

As regular and reliable as the clocks going backwards in autumn, the flu season sneaks up on us each winter. Every year, the government and NHS communications urge us to have the flu vaccination to protect us from the year’s most likely strains. Many people will be...

Dementia and sleep

Dementia and sleep – tips for a better night’s sleep Often people living with dementia find it difficult it get a good night’s sleep. This can be very difficult for both the person living with dementia and also their carer. We all know how important sleep is for...

Podcast: Greensleeves Care on Air

When it comes to dementia, Admiral Nurse Steve Mason knows everything there is to know. Greensleeves Care is sharing Steve’s expertise to raise awareness and increase understanding of dementia, particularly for people who’s loved ones might be living with it. Senior...

How to minimise high blood pressure

Anybody that has been diagnosed with high blood pressure or hypertension will be more than aware of just how serious it can be. It increases your risk of heart disease, stroke, and can even lead to vision problems. As with many other things, prevention is better than...