Sadly, dementia patients often refuse to eat and/or lack appetite, which can be a source of worry and frustration for caregivers. The risk of your loved one choking or inhaling food into their lungs is too high to force them to eat. A loved one with dementia who refuses to eat requires creative, compassionate solutions. […]
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Are you or a loved one suffering from Parkinson’s? There is no need to feel alone. It is a neurological movement disorder characterised by impaired brain function. Over 10 million people around the world suffer from Parkinson’s disease. As a progressive condition, Parkinson’s disease has no cure. Fortunately, treatment is often effective, often for a
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In the event that you have been in hospital, suffered illness or had a fall, our reablement care can help you regain your strength and confidence. It can be a frightening experience to recover at home on your own. But if you need a bit of extra help to get back on your feet, our
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As children, we are taught that chicken soup will make us well, but when someone has trouble swallowing, eating or drinking can become dangerous. It is known medically as dysphagia when a person has difficulty swallowing. Aspiration pneumonia can be caused not just by choking, but by liquids or food particles sliding down the windpipe
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Coronavirus restrictions continue to be lifted now that most adults in the UK have received vaccinations and pressure on the NHS has decreased. However, keeping safe and minimizing risk will always be important for people with dementia. COVID-19: How to stay safe Coronavirus vaccination offers the best protection against COVID-19. In addition to strong protection
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If you love a job that is different every day, then caring could be your perfect career. Despite its challenges, caring can be hugely rewarding, allowing you to have a positive impact on the lives of society’s most vulnerable individuals. As qualifications are not required to enter care work, it is appealing to both young
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The use of face coverings is likely going to be in use for quite a while and this can present an additional communication barrier for caregivers. It is now compulsory to wear face coverings in hospitals, on public transport and in places where social distancing is not always possible. This increases the importance of us
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Our Thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland which is located at the base of our neck. Although this gland is relatively small, the thyroid plays a huge role within our body, influencing the functions of many important organs, including our brain, heart, kidneys, liver and skin. As our Thyroid plays such a vital role of
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The CQC are an important organisation within the health and social care setting. Their main aim is to ensure that every care provider and setting has a high standard of care and compassion. They rate the establishments based on fundamental standards in which they believe health and social care settings should never fail on. Once
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Lifestyle and routines changed massively during the outbreak of Covid-19. Lockdowns and social distancing became a huge part of helping combat the outbreak and this adjustment has been difficult for most, especially those living with Alzheimer’s. Professor Linda Clare, of the University of Exeter Medical School helped research this issue and developed five simple steps,
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