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As the days get shorter and cold weather approaches, you might want to consider the physical and mental wellbeing of your elderly loved ones. Wintertime brings a whole host of health risks and complications for older adults in the UK due to the cold weather and low temperatures. Fortunately, there are some...
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The feeling of loneliness can be heightened at Christmas with the expectation of festive frivolity accentuating the sense of isolation for some. Charities are urging people to consider the feelings of others but to take a sensitive approach with those they have concerns for. Age UK have teamed up with...
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As always, we have researched the various field safety alerts that have been filed over the past month and have put together a roundup of the most relevant MHRA updates and recalls. These focus on recalls and updates on products and equipment that are relevant to UK care homes and other care facilities. Please...
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When people search for care homes for their relatives, without any doubt they want to choose the best care homes in the area. Choosing a care home is like the picture above, all the doors look similar from the outside, but there is a lot going inside. Outstanding care homes can be identified and differentiated...
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For people needing around-the-clock care and their families residential care homes often feel like the only option, but with affordable and quality care at home, many are seeing the benefits of live-in care. Commonly, families turn to residential care when their loved one has reached the point of requiring...
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We know the key points to look out for when needing to choose a care home that will offer the best possible care and understanding to your loved one’s health and emotional well being – however, the final decision must be with the family and or health agencies. Here are a few pointers that should...
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As always, we have researched the various field safety alerts that have been filed over the past month and have put together a roundup of the most relevant MHRA updates and recalls. These focus on recalls and updates on products and equipment that are relevant to UK care homes and other care facilities. Please...
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Maintaining good oral health is essential to your overall well-being. Daily care can help stop problems like painful cavities and infections before they arise, and helps avoid pain when eating, drinking and communicating. People living with dementia have a high rate of tooth decay and gum disease. This...
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Both how much and what you eat and drink not only affects your weight but it impacts on your mood, concentration levels and how you feel. In essence, ‘good’ food and hydration are essential for general wellbeing. So, as a healthcare worker, ensuring that your patients receive adequate amounts of...
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Ideally, you should opt to prepare for your next Care Quality Commission inspection from the moment your last one ends. Ensuring that your care home's quality remains high, should be an ongoing process. It's important to never take your eye off the goal. When it comes to preparing for a CQC...
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When it comes to heart health, it’s crucial to be clued up, especially as you get older. The fact is that when it comes to your heart health, it’s essential that you lead a healthy life - one of the best things that you can do to ensure that your heart remains healthy is to follow a healthy lifestyle...
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With advancements in technology, the world as we know it has changed significantly. There isn’t one area of life in 2019 that hasn’t been touched by technology - not only do we have access to virtual learning, online banking, and remote business meetings, but virtual caregiving has also become...
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