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Feb 12, 2018 4 min
caring for an elderly parent with cancer

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…

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Feb 9, 2018 4 min
caring for an elderly parent with cancer

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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Jan 23, 2018 3 min
What is the sandwich generation

What Is The Sandwich Generation?

The Sandwich Generation is the group of people, usually aged 35-55, who are responsible for the care of both their children and their parents… find out more… What is the sandwich generation? Juggling the care of elderly parents with nurturing…

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Jan 23, 2018 4 min
end of life care

What does end of life care mean?

End of life care means care for those who are approaching the end of their life, including their family and friends. It often means the treatment of symptoms and can extend to counselling or spiritual guidance. Speak to one of our…

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Jan 5, 2018 4 min
heart disease symptoms

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…

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Dec 15, 2017 3 min
women and heart attack

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…

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Dec 15, 2017 5 min
heart disease and life

How Heart Disease Affects Your Life

Heart disease can affect your lifestyle, including what you eat, how you exercise, what activities you do and what holidays you take. However, many people are able to continue with their lives, improve their heart health and live a fulfilling life. The…

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Dec 11, 2017 4 min
Parents for Christmas

What Can I Get My Parents For Christmas?

The best presents to get elderly parents for Christmas can range from time spent together to technology that will make their life better, all the way through to music playlists… What to get your elderly parents for Christmas Christmas is…

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Dec 1, 2017 3 min
care crisis UK

UK elderly care issues

UK elderly care issues are becoming increasingly pressing as the population ages and life expectancy increases. More people require care in old age, and the cost of care is rising steadily. Care in crisis The baby boom, improved healthcare and…

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Nov 30, 2017 14 min
what is heart disease

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,…

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