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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…
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…
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. Specialist dementia care at home can support people with Alzheimer’s to remain safely in familiar surroundings as the…
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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How to cope with denial in dementia
It can be difficult to know how to cope with denial in dementia, but there are things you can do to help your loved one to understand, accept, and live with dignity. How to cope with denial in dementia The…
How to Communicate With a Parent With Dementia
It can be difficult to know how to cope with denial in dementia, but there are things you can do to help your loved one to understand, accept, and live with dignity. How to communicate with a parent with dementia…
9 Elderly Care Tips to Stay Safe at Home
Meeting your loved one’s physical, mental and spiritual needs is a vital part of elderly care., and a big part of that is enabling them to stay at home. Today almost 90% of those aged 65+ want to age in their…
How To Care For Someone With Multiple Sclerosis
If you’re caring for someone with multiple sclerosis, you will need to help with movement and mobility, frequency, and pain relief. How to care for someone with multiple sclerosis Caring for someone with multiple sclerosis can be demanding physically, mentally and emotionally. However, with support you can meet the challenges and help your loved one manage the stress and symptoms of the disease. A diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) can be devastating for the individual and frightening for family and friends. The disease can be unpredictable, so it can be difficult to predict care needs. Your loved one may have dramatic mood swings and may become depressed as they grieve for the life they had planned or anxious about an uncertain future. With a little help and guidance, you can support your loved one and help them adjust to the physical and emotional challenges ahead. Movement and mobility Weakness, muscle…
Breaking down Elderly Care Options
Elderly care options include day centres, home care, residential care, and care homes. These terms can sound similar, but the choices are diverse. Breaking down Elderly Care Options The care options for looking after an elderly parent can seem confusing, and…
How to Care for Elderly Parents From a Distance
Providing care for elderly parents from a distance can be a challenge, but with the right support in place you can help them to stay safe, healthy and independent in their own home. How to care for elderly parents from a distance…
