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Oct 28, 2016 3 min
respite

What Is Respite Care And Why Is It Important?

Respite care refers to care brought in for a fixed amount of time, to provide the usual care giver with an opportunity for rest from the challenges of their role. What is respite care and why is it important? Caring for…

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Oct 26, 2016 3 min
living with someone with dementia

Living with someone with dementia

Guest blog from Dr Jamie Wilson in Over50choices Living With Someone With Dementia When someone you live with and love is diagnosed with dementia, the effects can be devastating.  As they struggle to deal with the confusion and memory loss characteristic…

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Oct 26, 2016 3 min
incontinence

Help with incontinence

Help with incontinence Dealing with incontinence can be difficult and distressing. The good news is that there is support available to keep your loved one clean and comfortable. Incontinence is one of the last taboos subjects. It often causes shame and…

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Oct 21, 2016 2 min

The Advantages of Male Carers

We still have deeply entrenched ideas about who provides care, but male carers can provide physical strength, as well as gentility, patience, and understanding in a caregiving role. Speak to one of our knowledgeable care advisers about Hometouch’s high quality…

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Oct 19, 2016 3 min
benefits of live in care

Benefits of live-in care

The benefits of live-in care include remaining in a familiar environment, staying in touch with friends and neighbours, being able to keep beloved pets, and more… Exploring the benefits of live-in care When someone you care for is no longer…

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Oct 17, 2016 3 min
Types of care

8 Elderly Nutrition Tips

It’s easy to pay attention to the obvious signs of ageing – frailty, memory problems, mobility issues leading to trips and falls. Less obvious but equally important is nutrition, and it can sometimes be the last thing we think of.…

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Oct 10, 2016 4 min
choosing a live-in carer

Choosing A Full Time Live-in Carer?

Choosing a full time live-in carer can be very stressful, especially if your love one has special requirements. HomeTouch can help you to make the right choice. Why Choose live-in care? If your loved one is struggling to manage on…

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Oct 5, 2016 4 min

Sleep problems in the elderly

Too little rest can increase risk of disease, depression and dementia. Sleep problems in the elderly As we get older, sleep problems become more pronounced. It’s common to discover that your Mum or Dad aren’t sleeping well, and too little rest…

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Sep 27, 2016 3 min
what is Alzheimer's

What Is Alzheimer’s Disease?

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, which is characterised by difficulties with memory, thinking, problem solving, communication and behaviour. What is Alzheimer’s disease? September is World Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, helping to raise awareness and challenge the stigma…

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Sep 22, 2016 4 min
keeping a wandering parent safe

Keeping A Wandering Parent Safe

You can prevent wandering by keeping to regular routines, taking a note of irregular behaviour, preparing properly for the night, and wander-proofing their home. Keeping A Wandering Parent Safe Confusion, frustration and loneliness can all cause someone with dementia to…

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