This April, Promedica24 will be helping the world engage with the condition of Parkinson’s to spread some much needed awareness for people who are directly affected. The aim has always been to create sustainable platforms which can help provide better support to individuals who find even the most basic things we usually take for granted […]
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Live-in care provider, Promedica24, has been commended by the sister of one of their Hampshire clients for providing what she describes as an exceptional carer who went beyond the call of duty. Claire Huddart, a much-loved oncology nurse from Fordingbridge in the New Forest, sadly passed-away due to ill health last year. During the […]
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In her latest blog for us, Beth Britton looks at the effects of living with tinnitus and offers some practical advice Imagine hearing buzzing or ringing in your ears or head that isn’t coming from the world around you. Seems inconceivable? Not for someone living with tinnitus. Tinnitus is a debilitating condition where a […]
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Now more than ever it is important to talk about mental health with coronavirus highlighting, and sometimes creating, struggles for many individuals. ‘Time to Talk Day’ highlights the importance of mental health awareness for yourself and for your loved ones, “it is a day that we get the nation talking about mental health” Looking After […]
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In her latest blog for us, Beth Britton looks at the value of starting conversations to enable people struggling with their mental health to feel more supported Although it sounds simple, talking about your mental health can be really difficult. Historical stigma, fears of being unkindly labelled, worries your feelings may be trivialised, and […]
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Over the last two years, getting regular exercise has become just that little bit harder for those most affected by the restrictions in place due to COVID-19 – the elderly. As we age, our bodies take a little longer to repair but frequent physical activity can help accelerate the recovery process. In fact, many medical […]
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In her latest blog for us, Beth Britton writes about sleeping problems and ways to get a better night’s sleep After the Christmas and New Year celebrations, today’s Festival of Sleep Day is likely to be an appealing idea for many of us. Sleep, in common with other essential bodily functions, is easy to […]
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After the excesses of the festive season, January is traditionally a time when New Year’s resolutions around eating and weight-loss are made (and often broken!). Our weight, of course, has numerous implications for our health, with being overweight considered to be a risk factor for conditions including heart disease, diabetes and stroke, and being underweight […]
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In her latest blog for us, Beth Britton celebrates Human Rights Day and challenges us all to uphold our rights as a beacon of fairness. “Where, after all, do universal human rights begin? In small places, close to home — so close and so small that they cannot be seen on any maps of the […]
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Combatting loneliness is a topic we’re passionate about at Promedica24. It’s something we highlight and address all year round, but it comes into particularly sharp focus during the festive season, as this film from The Silver Line illustrates. Although Christmas is traditionally seen as a time when families come together, Age UK reported in 2017 […]
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Winter is often a period in the year that many older people dread. Icy pavements pose a falls risk, keeping warm can be difficult and cold and flu viruses circulate. At Promedica24 we aim to provide optimum support that helps to keep older people well and happy during the winter months with live-in and […]
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Grief is something that we will all experience in our lives, whether we are grieving for a person we loved or a pet who was part of our family. Grief is hugely powerful in its ability to change everything about our life and how we feel, act and think, either in the short or long […]
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