Articles by Emily Inkpen
Brits Underestimate the Cost of Care By 62%
A survey of more than 2000 people reveals the lack of information available about the cost of care, leading to those in need facing financial difficulty completely unprepared. Brits underestimate costs of residential care by 62% 6 in 10 have not…
What Are Arthritis Nodules?
Rheumatoid arthritis nodules are small, often round bumps caused by swelling. Osteoarthritis nodes are caused by malformations in the bone caused by wear-and-tear. The two most common forms of arthritis can cause different types of arthritis nodules. Osteoarthritis: Heberden’s…
Arthritis: A Deeper Dive
Arthritis: A Deeper Dive Arthritis: A Deeper Dive, provides an overview of the disease, with scientific and medical expressions explained in simple terms. What is arthritis? Arthritis isn’t a single disease, it’s actually an umbrella term for the various causes…
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Top Gadgets for Self-Care
The top gadgets for self-care include: the long reach toilet aid, the foot cleaning mat, the pill dispenser, the zip-pull and button aid, and clothes from The Abel Label. The Importance of Self-Care Helping your loved one to remain independent is…
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Gadgets to Help Your Elderly Loved One Outside
There are lots of gadgets to help your elderly loved one outside, from walking stick ice picks, to outdoor stair lifts, we look at 8 must-haves for elderly independence. Getting out and about Home care isn’t about keeping your loved…
Home Safety Without a Carer
Ensuring home safety can be difficult without a carer, but there are measures you can put in place while you decide on the right home care solution for you. Home safety Nothing is quite like a person being on hand…
Elderly Tech Solutions For Peace-of-Mind
A house cleaning robot, hairdryer stand, magnifying desk lamp, Hive heating and door sensor set, can all make a big difference to your loved one’s wellbeing as well as your peace of mind. Tech solutions for peace-of-mind Your loved one…
How Much does Respite Care Cost?
How much respite care costs will depend on the support you’re entitled to, whether you need help during the day, overnight, a complete break at a care home facility, or help from your family and friends. Find out more about…
Who Gets Disability Care?
Anyone can get private home care, but those who are affected by a long term illness or a disability might be entitled to benefits to help them pay for the care they need. Who gets disability care? Anyone can get home care. There are many different types of care, and you can choose to hire a private carer for as much or as little time as you need to make your life better and safer. But if you have a disability you may be entitled to benefits that will help you to pay for the care you need. Benefit calculators You can find out how much you’re entitled to by using an independent benefits calculator: Age UK Entitledto These will provide information about income-related benefits, tax credits, Council Tax reduction, carer’s allowance, universal credit, and how work will affect your claim. Before you start, you will need to gather accurate information…
Multiple Sclerosis Treatment
Multiple sclerosis treatment: from holistic therapies, to the common medications and how they work. MS Treatments MS can be treated in many ways, even if it can’t be cured. There are treatments that can slow the progress of the disease, or reduce the regularity of relapsing symptoms. There are also treatments that will help to minimise the symptoms themselves. Treating symptoms Fatigue Fatigue is a very common symptom of MS, and it can be treated holistically with exercise, regulating sleep patters, staying healthy and using energy-saving techniques. It can also be treated with amantadine. Amantadine is an antiviral drug, and how it reduces fatigue in MS patients is still unknown. Muscle spasms and stiffness This can be improved with physiotherapy. Stretching exercises can help to counter restricted movement and alleviate stiffness. If your spasms are more severe you may be prescribed baclofen, a muscle relaxant, or gabapentin, an antiepileptic medication.…
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