When you spend time in hospital after an illness or injury, you may find yourself focusing on getting well enough to get back home. But try not to be in too much of a rush. Your healthcare team will let you know when they think you’re ready. And if you’re facing a period of rehabilitation […]
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If you’ve recently started looking into the idea of care, it may seem extremely daunting. We know the sheer number of options available and the terminology used can be confusing and intimidating for those who are not healthcare professionals. That’s why we invite you to have a read of this glossary of the common terms […]
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If you’re facing a terminal diagnosis it may feel like there is very little that is within your control. You may feel like you’re receiving advice and information from all sides. But there is one decision that very much comes down to your wishes and it’s perhaps the most important of all. Where do you […]
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If you think you may need full-time care, there are two main options to consider for your quality of life: moving to a care home or hiring a live-in carer from a company like Promedica24. There are advantages to both and whatever you decide will be informed by your personal situation and the level of […]
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Most people living with a chronic illness soon become aware of the emotional impact their condition is having on their loved ones. In many situations, the lion’s share of caring responsibility falls on family members or close friends. Chances are that those sons, daughters, partners or friends may already be holding down a full-time job, […]
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When you’re considering care, whether that be temporary respite or longer term support and assistance, there’s no getting away from the fact that cost of care will be a consideration. There are many care options out there, from short domiciliary care visits to get specific tasks like your shopping done, to one-to-one palliative hospice care. […]
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If you’ve had a cancer diagnosis and are in the process of treatment, it’s inevitable that you’ll worry about issues connected to your health. How can I afford to live with cancer? How are my family and friends coping with my diagnosis? Will I be able to stay in my own home? How can I […]
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If you have been diagnosed with a life-limiting illness, you might imagine that a move away from home was inevitable. But this doesn’t have to be the case because you can receive palliative care, hospice care and end of life care in your own home. There are many reasons why staying at home can be […]
Read More People who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s may require additional support in order to navigate their way through each day. As the disease is progressive, care needs may increase over time. But by implementing some care strategies as soon as possible after diagnosis the person living with Alzheimer’s can maintain a sense of independence and […]
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One of the first things a live-in carer will do when they meet a new client is to discuss the sort of support they can offer. They’ll want to get a sense of what assistance you need, and where you are happy to get on with things by yourself. It’s also important to think about […]
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14 July 2022 Making the decision to find a live-in carer can feel a little bit like walking across a minefield. How can you work out who the best person will be for you? After all, they’ll be in your home every day, providing 24-hour care in some cases. With live-in care services especially, you […]
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13 July 2022 Claire came to Promedica24 to arrange support for her grandad. As the largest provider of live-in care services in Europe, Promedica24 has over 15 years’ experience assisting people to live independently in their home. Our specialist approach empowers people to make choices about their care which work for them, receiving person-centred, […]
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