Health and wellbeing Archives - Page 3 of 12 - The Good Care Group

Health and wellbeing Archives - Page 3 of 12 - The Good Care Group

What does ‘independence’ mean to older people?

Posted 11 Nov 2019

What does ‘independence’ mean to older people?

What is independence in care? Independence is a simple concept. At its most basic level, it means having full autonomy over one’s own life. However, the challenges posed by the ageing process can challenge this definition, especially when it is

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Ways to keep fit in later life

Posted 11 Nov 2019

Ways to keep fit in later life

It’s never too late to get into shape – in fact, the advantages of fitness are often more apparent in later life. Ageing increases the risk of developing health conditions as our bodies begin to slow down. Without actively maintaining

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Survey finds over two million Brits know an elderly person forced to put their pet to sleep when moving into care

Posted 11 Nov 2019

Survey finds over two million Brits know an elderly person forced to put their pet to sleep when moving into care

A survey published by www.stayinmyhome.co.uk[1] has found that over two million people in Britain say they know an elderly person who had to have their cat and/or dog put to sleep because they were moving into a residential care home.

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Study: Chocolate improves brain health in the elderly

Posted 11 Nov 2019

Study: Chocolate improves brain health in the elderly

Elderly people’s brain health can benefit from eating chocolate, according to a new study published in the Neurology journal. Elderly people’s brain health can benefit from eating chocolate, according to a new study published in the Neurology journal. A team

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Stretch your legs to grow your brain

Posted 11 Nov 2019

Stretch your legs to grow your brain

A recent study carried out has shown that taking a regular brisk walk could slow down brain shrinkage and increase the size of parts of the brain linked to memory and planning. A recent study carried out has shown that

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Pet ownership is a major benefit of care at home

Posted 11 Nov 2019

Pet ownership is a major benefit of care at home

It has long been known that the companionship of animals can provide a valuable source of comfort and relief for people. If someone loves animals, the pleasure they get from pet ownership has many life enhancing benefits and It has

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Overcoming age-related high cholesterol

Posted 11 Nov 2019

Overcoming age-related high cholesterol

High levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol are common among older people, and can lead to a range of serious health conditions High levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol are common among older people, and can lead to a range

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Managing medication: a quick guide

Posted 11 Nov 2019

Managing medication: a quick guide

Managing medication can become difficult as people get older. If left unchecked, this can lead to a decline in a person’s overall health and sense of wellbeing Managing medication can become difficult as people get older. If left unchecked, this

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The Live-in Care Hub Promotes New Live-in Care Video

Posted 11 Nov 2019

The Live-in Care Hub Promotes New Live-in Care Video

The Live-in Care Hub has produced a wonderful video that displays all the physical and emotional benefits of live-in care The Good Care Group is proud to be a founder member of the Live-In care hub. We work alongside 13

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Life-changing messages for people with dementia

Posted 11 Nov 2019

Life-changing messages for people with dementia

We must challenge the rhetoric that describes those living with dementia as no longer themselves, says Roger Clough. Plus letters from Nori Graham, Jim Cosgrove and Barbara Deering. We must challenge the rhetoric that describes those living with dementia as

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