Advice For Caring For Elderly Parents & Loved Ones Over Winter
Crisper mornings and crunchy walks through the snow. Winter can be a truly beautiful time of year, not to mention hot chocolate, mulled wine, hot water bottles and fluffy slippers. However, it can also be an extremely dangerous time of year; particularly for elderly people.</p> According to the Office of National Statistics, there was ‘an estimated 50,100 excess winter deaths in England and Wales’ throughout the 2017 and 2018 winter period. It was the highest record of excess winter deaths since the 1975 to 1976 period. Older people are more vulnerable throughout winter and it is important that they are …
Caring for a Loved One with Dementia
The statistics surrounding dementia are quite alarming. According to the Alzheimer’s Society, there are 850,000 people in the UK living with dementia. By 2025, this figure could be as high as 1 million. 225,000 people will develop dementia this year alone. That’s one person every three minutes. With dementia impacting the lives of so many people, it’s never been more important to understand how to care for a loved on with dementia. If someone you love is suffering with dementia, here’s our advice on caring for them effectively. 1. Communicate clearly It’s important that you remember not to get frustrated …
What Are The Symptoms Of A Stroke?
As our parents, grandparents or other elderly loved ones grow older, they become more vulnerable to illness. From the common cold and flu, through to more serious ailments such as a heart attack or stroke, it is important to be vigilant at all times. If someone you love has historically suffered a stroke and you are worried they may have another one, or they have been diagnosed with a condition that is known to increase the risk of stroke, the fear of a sudden onset can be upsetting and concerning for everyone. From the main causes of a stroke to …
10 Tips for Communicating with a Loved One with Dementia
When providing dementia care for a loved one, it’s so important that you keep communicating. Here, are our top tips for communicating with a loved one with dementia. 1. Limit distractions Noise and distractions can make it difficult for someone with dementia to focus on a conversation. Get their full attention by turning off the TV, closing the door, or moving to a quieter location. Address them by name, identify yourself, and use non-verbal cues such as touching them on the arm to keep them focused on you and the conversation. 2. Be positive Dementia can be extremely lonely, so …
How to Care for a Loved One with Huntington’s Disease
When a loved one gets diagnosed with a disease like Huntington’s, you may find yourself become a primary or part-time caregiver. Whether you’re caring for them at home or enlist the help of at home care to lighten the load, it’s vital that you know how to properly care for someone with Huntington’s disease. What is Huntington’s disease? Huntington’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that causes uncontrolled movements, loss of cognition (thinking ability), and can cause emotional problems. It can take the form of juvenile or adult-onset Huntington’s, and effects younger and older people in different ways People with …
How do you Take Care of Elderly Family Members?
Whether it’s your grandparents, aunt, or parent, there may come a time when you need to care for an elderly family member. It may be for a short period of time, or it may be a more long-term situation. Either way, it can not only be daunting but you may also wonder exactly how you can offer your loved one the best possible care. What do you need to consider in the short term? What will you need to do day-to-day? And what should you think about when looking ahead? Here, we share our advice for caring for the elderly: …
What’s the Difference Between Live-In Care & a Care Home?
Often, making the decision to find care for a loved one is a painful and difficult one. You want to do what’s best for them, and ensure they are – above anything else – happy and healthy. The choice of care often comes down to live-in care or a care home, but what’s the difference between the two? Care Home Pros There are many benefits of opting for a care home for your loved one, especially if they have specific or complex care requirements. Care homes are a safe, and secure environment – staff are usually on hand (or at …
What Everyday Tasks do Live-In Carers Do?
Live-in care is often seen as a favourable care home alternative as it allows people to retain as much independence as they want, whilst feeling happy, comfortable, and cared for in their own home. It’s why live-in care in Birmingham is becoming an increasingly popular choice. Home carers carry out a range of everyday tasks, with specifics depending on the needs of the person in their care. Here are some of the everyday tasks live-in carers can carry out. Everyday Domestic Tasks Home carers can undertake a host of everyday domestic tasks helping to keep the home clean and comfortable including general …
5 Tips To Improve Mental Health
It’s reported that 1 in 4 people will experience mental health problems in the UK every year. Whilst there are a number of fantastic causes specialising in mental health support and awareness has grown, there is often still a stigma attached to the illness, which can discourage many from speaking out and seeking help. Issues with mental health differ from person to person – our brains all work differently – however there are a number of things you can do to help ease your mind, particularly if you are feeling additionally stressed, anxious, panicked or depressed. 1.Understand your triggers We …
How To Get Live In Care In Birmingham
There may become a time in your life, or that of a relative, whereby you require support in your day to day life. Care homes are options for many, however a growing number of people prefer to remain in their own home and have a carer live with them. Live In Care allows you to retain your full independence in the comfort of your own home, whilst having a professional and caring person there to assist you when needed. What is live-in care? Live-in care is a modern, full-time care solution that allows you to stay at home in familiar, relaxed …
