Nutrition Advice For The Elderly – A Guide To Positive Well-Being
As we get older our body’s ability to absorb vitamins and other nutrients changes, impacting our energy levels, appearance and even our risk of illness. In order to sustain positive well-being in later life, be aware of the types of foods you consume and ensure you are getting all the nutrients your body needs while holding back on certain foods that could be hazardous to your health. As part of a healthy diet, vitamins D, B12 and K have an impact on our well-being. This healthy-eating guide outlines why these vitamins are essential to a healthy, happy life. Vitamin D …
How To Prevent Elderly Slips, Trips & Falls
Falls can be fairly common, however, they are more dangerous than you might think; particularly for elderly people. Recent figures show that 15 people die per day from falling. In 2017, statistics showed that 5,580 people throughout England and Wales had ‘accidental fall’ cited as an underlying cause of death on their certificate. Of that number, 79% were aged 75 and older. It is essential that your loved one is as safe as possible from falling. Whilst there is no way to fully prevent the risk of falling, particularly if your loved one has a condition causing dizziness or unsteady …
What Is Complex Care?
Essentially, complex care relates to individuals who are managing multiple health conditions, also referred to as high-cost, high-need patients. These include physical and mental diagnoses. However, complex care is, in itself, complex. It covers a wide range of circumstances making personalised care of the utmost importance. Each individual requires and deserves their own complex care management plan that considers the best course of treatment and care to enable the highest quality of life possible. Meeting these multiple needs is becoming one of the biggest challenges for the NHS. Emergency hospital admission statistics involving complex care: 2006/2007: 1 in 10 patients …
What Are The Responsibilities of a Live-In Carer?
The responsibilities of a live-in carer are far-reaching. They include assisting with daily hygiene routines (such as bathing, toileting, dressing and grooming), ensuring patients are eating nutritious meals and drinking regularly, taking control of obtaining, organising and administering medication and helping patients maintain an independent, sociable lifestyle. Being able to find the balance between taking care of a patient and being their friend is essential to the positive impact of live-in care. Who needs live-in care? Live-in care isn’t just for the elderly. Anyone who requires round-the-clock care is entitled to a quality care service in the comfort of their …
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: …
