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What causes dementia?
When doctors talk about dementia, they’re referring to a set of symptoms, not a disease with a specific cause. People with dementia struggle with memory and reasoning. The key symptoms of the condition are forgetfulness and difficulties with thinking, language…
What is anticipatory grief?
Grief is a natural response to bereavement, but sadness doesn’t just happen when someone you love dies. It is also normal to experience loss when someone you care for is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, cancer or another life-limiting disease. Anticipatory…
Loneliness and depression in older people
Getting older can be difficult and lonely. The death of friends and loved ones can limit your social circle. In fact, nearly half of all people over 75 live alone. Disability, dementia or disease can make it a challenge to…
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Treatment of dementia
Whether it’s caused by Alzheimer’s or vascular disease, a diagnosis of dementia can make the future seem bleak. Although medical science still hasn’t discovered a cure for the condition, there is now a much greater understanding of dementia and the…
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Elderly Diabetes Care
When a loved one has diabetes, it’s natural to worry that they’re getting the care they need. If arthritis or Alzheimer’s is making controlling their diabetes difficult, a carer can provide a helping hand. Elderly diabetes care Diabetes is a…
How Diabetes Is Treated
Diabetes is a lifelong condition that affects the body’s ability to control blood sugar levels. Find out more as to how it can be treated… The treatment of diabetes Discovering that you have a chronic condition can be frightening. Many…
Cancer Care For The Elderly
Cancer care for the elderly often includes company and medication management. Keep in touch in person, over the phone, or via FaceTime or Skype CQC-regulated care Founded by an NHS dementia doctor Expert live-in care, arranged with one free call.…
What Are The Most Common Cancers In The Elderly?
The most common cancers in the elderly are: Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Lung Cancer, and Bowel Cancer. Find out how to avoid and recognise them. Common cancers in the elderly Cancer is a concern for people of all ages, but…
Cancer Care At Home
Having cancer care at home can involve medication management, home alterations, changing standards of home cleanliness, and ensuring a healthy diet. Find out more about the simple things you can do to make a big difference… Caring for an elderly…
How To Care For An Elderly Parent With Cancer
Knowing how to care for an elderly parent with cancer does not come naturally. The key things are the simple things: communication, a healthy diet, physical support, and spending time together. Find out more… Caring for an elderly parent with…
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