It’s not commonly known, but poor oral health is linked to a number of medical conditions. That’s why maintaining good tooth brushing and mouth cleaning practices is crucial. And it’s also why it becomes even more important as you head into your later years. Unfortunately, though, as we age, memory and motor skills tend to […]
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During the winter months, along with the regular round of colds, flu and mystery viruses, many of us find our mental health takes a real battering. It’s an issue we are getting better at talking about in Britain, particularly since the pandemic, when protecting the nation’s mental health became almost as much a critical issue […]
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Carers are always on the go, trying to stay one step ahead of an ever expanding list of day-to-day tasks. For unpaid caregivers, the level of work can sometimes feel overwhelming. The added emotional pressures of looking after a loved one can cause stress that can build and ultimately lead to burnout, which can manifest […]
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When we’re young, working and busy bringing up a family or travelling the world, it can be impossible to think that one day things will be very different. It’s hard to imagine being unable to communicate with loved ones, make rational decisions or in some cases even hold eye contact. But this is a situation […]
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Caring takes its toll. It doesn’t matter whether you’re charged with a child who has special education needs, a friend with a terminal diagnosis or an ageing parent with a degenerative disease. The challenges may be different, but the impact on your health, your daily life and ultimately your freedoms will be very similar. And […]
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According to the latest Office for National Statistics figures, for December 2017 to February 2018, just under 1.2 million people over the age of 65 were still in work. That’s out of a total UK workforce of 32.3 million and represents 10.2% of the entire age group. Compare that to 1992, when data for over-65s […]
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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’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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When you receive a dementia diagnosis, it’s common to wonder what the future holds. You may be concerned about how quickly your disease will progress and what the later stages of dementia will look like for you. Or you might worry about how long you’ll be able to look after yourself in your home. While […]
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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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One of the frustrating things about getting older is the realisation that you may no longer be able to do all the things you once could. Physical activities may become harder and energy level may wane. But that doesn’t mean it’s time to hang up your dancing shoes. It’s never too late to try out […]
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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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