Live in care at Home – Elderly home care blog

I have been watching the series currently running on BBC TV about how the increasing problem of senile dementia is predominantly addressed in the UK
The series is described thus:
“Businessman Sir Gerry Robinson tries to improve three struggling care homes. Can Gerry change a culture of stagnant lounges, poor quality of life and a lack of [...]

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What is a stroke is a question that is asked regularly and in some instances can be very dibilitating!
A stroke happens when the blood supply to the brain is disrupted. A blood clot restricting the flow of blood to the brain is the most common cause of strokes, but some are caused by bleeding in [...]

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As we get older it is a well known fact that our memories may not be as efficient as they once were so here are a few memory tips to help.
For some this may only be small things such as appointments but in other cases it can be worse, such as forgetting the faces of [...]

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“I need my eyes tested but am confined to my home” If this is you and you find it difficult to get to the opticians then let the optician come to you.
There are various opticians who will visit you in your own home. They will exam your eyes the same as they would if you [...]

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Incontinence is a loss of bladder or bowel control and is thought to affect approximately 6 million people in the UK.
The condition can affect people of any age, although it is far more common in elderly people due to the weakening of the pelvic muscles, ligaments and other tissues. The condition also affects far more [...]

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