Articles written by Dr Jamie Wilson

Conditions / Dementia 3 Aug, 2021

Dementia Care: What is Sundowning?

What is sundowning? Sundowning and dementia are terms often heard together. Sundowning dementia syndrome, also known as late-day confusion, is characterised by a set of symptoms occurring specifically in the late afternoon or early evening. Simply put, sundowning in dementia patients is unexplained agitation and confusion at a certain time of the day. So, sundowning …

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Conditions / Dementia 3 Aug, 2021

At What Point Do Dementia Patients Need 24 Hour Care?

Being a family member of a dementia patient, it may become difficult to decide at what point your loved one needs 24-hours care. Living with dementia patients is not easy. They need constant support, care, and look after. Delivering them safe care is not easy either. At some point, you may feel burn out and …

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Health 14 Jul, 2021

Live-in Dementia Care or Care Homes: What’s the Difference?

People with dementia, as well as their loved ones, struggle with a variety of problems on a daily basis. The affected person experiences issues with their cognition and memory, which is confusing and frightening, while the family and friends around them need to stay vigilant, caring and attentive. More often than not, dementia comes with …

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Health 14 Jul, 2021

Live-in Care vs Other Types of Care: What Are the Key Benefits?

When a loved one, either from advanced age, injury, or illness, starts showing signs that they may benefit from personalised professional care and support because they are finding it difficult to live on their own, there are a number of options to consider. As to how to give a loved one the specialised attention and …

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Choosing a Carer 4 Nov, 2020

Private Carers: Your 4 most common questions answered

What a private carer is, what they do, the qualities you should look out for, and how you can find a trusted private carer to suit your needs. Many people prefer to look for a private carer rather than using a care agency. Private carers are generally much more affordable, more flexible and allow you …

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Live-In Care / Types of care 24 Sep, 2020

Live-in carer in London – finding the right match

The three main ways to find a London live in carer: going through an agency, engaging a self-employed carer, or using an introductory agency like Hometouch. Hometouch’s live in care London service was recently rated “Good” by the CQC. Hometouch is one of the most trusted live in care companies in London Would you like to know …

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Choosing a Carer / Live-In Care / Types of care 24 Sep, 2020

24 Hour Live-in Home Care: What is it, and is it a good idea?

24 hour home care is care provided by a carer who lives in your loved one’s home. 24 hour care at home is a good idea because it generally costs less, is less stressful for your loved one, and the care is specialised to your loved one’s individual needs. However, before you hire a carer make …

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Choosing a Carer 24 Sep, 2020

How to find Care After Leaving Hospital

How do you arrange care after hospital discharge? After hospital care for the elderly comes with certain challenges, that include devising a robust care plan, facilitating a safe transition to the home environment, and ensuring that the patient remains independent at home, and not back in the hospital. Care at home after the hospital needs …

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Companionship / Types of care 14 Sep, 2020

The Best Companion Care for Older People

Choosing companion care can include a live in companion or simply a drop in private companion for the elderly. Whether you opt for an elderly companion through an agency, directly on a self-employed basis, or through an introductory agency like HomeTouch, it’s personality that matters. When our loved ones begin to get older, we naturally …

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Live-In Care 19 May, 2020

Moving from a Care home to Live in care during Covid-19

The recent COVID-19 pandemic and news regarding care homes has led to many families considering alternative care arrangements for their loved ones. Families are naturally concerned about the impact of COVID-19 in care homes and the recent rapid spread of the virus. Additionally, many families have been restricted from visiting their loved ones in residential …

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