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Choosing The Best Personal Alarms for the Elderly

Posted 21 Jun 2023

Choosing The Best Personal Alarms for the Elderly

Personal alarms are small, wearable alarm systems that can call for help in case of injury, illness or slips and falls. By pressing a button on the alarm system, an alarm will sound or the device will contact a pre-agreed
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Winners at The Scottish Care at Home & Housing Support Awards

Posted 29 May 2023

Winners at The Scottish Care at Home & Housing Support Awards

On Friday 19th May, members of our Scotland team attended The Care at Home & Housing Support Awards. It was a great opportunity to get together in person woth other providers, celebrating all of the finalists winners and hear their
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Benefits and entitlements for the elderly

Posted 24 May 2023

Benefits and entitlements for the elderly

Understanding what benefits and entitlements we are entitled to as we get older can be a confusing and daunting task. With so many different options available, it can be difficult to know where to start and what you may be
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How to Keep the Elderly Warm in Bed

Posted 24 May 2023

How to Keep the Elderly Warm in Bed

As we get older, our bodies go through several changes that can make us more susceptible to the cold. The elderly, in particular, are more likely to feel the effects of low temperatures, especially when they are in bed at
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What is a care needs assessment?

Posted 23 May 2023

What is a care needs assessment?

Needing extra care and support to maintain independence and quality of life can happen at any stage in life. If you find that you need extra support to live a full and independent life at home, there are care funding
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The Cost of Palliative Care

Posted 19 May 2023

The Cost of Palliative Care

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The Cost of Parkinson’s Care

Posted 18 May 2023

The Cost of Parkinson’s Care

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The cost of respite care

Posted 16 May 2023

The cost of respite care

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Supporting clients who experience sundowning

Posted 05 May 2023

Supporting clients who experience sundowning

Our resident dementia expert Dr Jane Pritchard, explains what is meant by ‘sundowning’ in dementia and helpful tips on reducing discomfort and distress. ‘Sundowning’ is the name given to when people with dementia become more confused, anxious or distressed during
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What is the Osteoporosis T-Score?

Posted 09 Feb 2023

What is the Osteoporosis T-Score?

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Jackie-Cooper

Content authored by Jackie Cooper 9 February 2023

Jackie is a qualified occupational therapist and is registered with the Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC). She provides support and advice for our clients with mobility and transfer needs, and has nearly 40 years’ experience in occupational therapy.

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