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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 Speak to one of our knowledgeable care advisers about Hometouch’s high quality live-in care service Book…
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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…
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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…
Heart Disease Warning Signs
Heart disease warning signs include: chest, arm, neck, and jaw pain, indigestion, sickness, sweating, a choking sensation and swollen ankles. Find out more… Scare stories from friends, family and the media about people who have suddenly dropped dead with heart…
Heart Attack In Women
Women often experience a heart attack in a different way to men, which often means they go untreated for longer. What is a heart attack? When you think of a heart attack you may imagine someone clutching their chest and…
Heart Disease: A Deeper Dive
Heart Disease: A Deeper Dive Heart Disease: A Deeper Dive, provides an overview of the types, causes and treatments, with scientific and medical expressions explained in simple terms. What is heart disease? There are several different types of heart disease,…
Are Stroke Symptoms Permanent?
Whether or not stroke symptoms are permanent depends on the severity of the stroke, and how fast the recovery in the months following. Following treatment and therapy programs is very important. Having a stroke can be devastating and the future…
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