Although they’re oftentimes used interchangeably home care and home health care are not the same thing. The term home care describes services that address activities of daily living (ADLs), like personal hygiene, meals and transportation. On the other hand, home health care is more extensive, covered by Medicare, and usually ordered by a doctor after …
Everyone has little routines that give their life a sense of normality. If circumstances change, however, sometimes routines get disrupted and the ability to partake in activities previously enjoyed gets interrupted too. When this happens, a little support can go a long way to maintain a good quality of life, stay happy and healthy. That’s …
How much does dementia care cost — UK? Alzheimer’s Society claims that in the UK one person develops dementia every three minutes. Unfortunately, with our current social care struggles, the majority of sufferers can barely cover the tremendous cost of treating the disease. The disease has a big impact on the sufferer’s lives, but sadly, …
At The Blue Arrow Care we have been helping people to recover from, the sometimes devastating effects a stroke can have on someone’s ability to live well for over 10 years. With high quality after stroke care, our clients have been able to live a fulfilled and meaningful life, with independence in the comfort of …
For the person suffering from dementia, it is, unfortunately, a matter of time for the disease to progress and for the deterioration to be observed. The minor forgetfulness gradually transforms into a severe impairment, and in such state, the individuality of the person is somehow lost. It is therefore very important to know how to …
A home care assistant provides wellbeing support in whichever way you need. Depending on the recommendations in your personal care plan, they can: Prepare healthy and satisfying meals Ensure that medication is taken consistently and on time Encourage you to maintain rewarding social connections Shop for you, or take you shopping, to ensure that your …
When we think about getting old, we rarely associate it with the need to completely change our home. Meanwhile, it is extremely important to not only feel comfortable and relaxed in our everyday environment, but be safe as well. You have to know that the risk of falling increases with age. More than half of …
Finding out that our love one has been diagnosed with dementia is quite distressing. However, we have to remember, that it is not a death sentence. You need to educate yourself and be prepared to provide necessary support and memory care. This article will help you understand dementia and prepare for dementia care & support at home. …
With temperatures set to soar over the next few days and a heatwave announced by the Met Office, we all need to play our part in keeping our loved ones and elderly neighbours safe this summer. Extremely hot weather poses a number of health risks and those particularly vulnerable are babies and young children; the …
While Yoga offers several health benefits and is beneficial in maintaining a fit body and mind, experts say asans should be performed under the supervision of a specialist to avoid injuries. Yoga is immensely beneficial for those who want a fit body and mind; however, there’s a word of caution to avoid unnecessary injuries for …