Articles by Dr Jane Gilbert
Jane has over 20 years’ experience as a health writer and TV presenter. Jane writes on a wide variety of clinical and care topics – from explaining the latest studies and research to unpacking conditions and discussing treatment options. Jane holds a MBBS degree from Imperial College, London and spent seven years working in the NHS.
Managing challenging behaviour in dementia
The brain damage of dementia can cause behaviour changes, which can be upsetting for the individual affected and for those that care for them. hometouch carers have the knowledge and experience to manage the symptoms sensitively, so that the person…
What is the NHS continuing healthcare (CHC) checklist?
Most of us have to contribute financially to the care we need as we grow older or become infirm. However, some people with health needs due to disease or disability may be entitled to ongoing NHS continuing healthcare that is…
Commissioning care for people with complex needs
Improvements in healthcare and living standards mean that people in the UK are living longer. However, chronic conditions, disease and disability mean that the number of elderly with complex needs is also increasing. Meeting the care requirements of these older…
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Commissioning home care
The population is aging, which creates a growing demand for staff to care for the elderly and puts a drain on resources. Budgets are tight, which together with the number of older individuals affected by disease, disability and dementia means…
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What are intermediate care and reablement care?
When it comes to caring, a change in approach is developing. There is a drive to focus on wellbeing and reablement care. It’s all about building on an individual’s abilities and strengths and helping them relearn and maintain skills so…
Physical exercise for brain health
Most of us know that exercise is good for us. Every time a new year starts, we’re bombarded with information about the importance of a regular exercise regime to stay slim, fit and healthy. It’s true that exercise helps prevent…
Social interaction and brain health
Humans are social creatures. We thrive from interaction with people around us. Chatting about our lives, debating current affairs, discussing films and books or gossiping about friends or celebrities, can all spark our interest and fire our imaginations. Human contact…
Hospital discharge planning
Speak to one of our knowledgeable care advisers about Hometouch’s high quality live-in care service Book call Tell us your care needs Discharge from hospital is a positive step for the patient, but moving from twenty-four-hour care on the ward…
Sleep, relaxation and brain health
Busy lives filled with work stresses and family tensions can make it difficult to get the rest and relaxation we need. It’s easy to focus on keeping our bodies fit and functioning, and neglecting the health of our brains. Brain…
The latest thinking on brain health
Staying well as we grow older is about more than having a fit body and a healthy heart. Scientists and specialists are increasingly aware of the importance of maintaining brain health at every age. What is a healthy brain? The…
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