
Rapidly progressive dementia (RPD) is a rare condition that causes a decline in memory, behaviour, and physical ability. While most forms of dementia develop over years, RPD progresses within weeks or months. This rapid change often leaves families struggling to…

If you’ve wondered whether your joint pain or stiffness could be arthritis, you’re not alone. Arthritis affects more than ten million people in the UK and can change how you move, feel, and live each day. Arthritis pain varies from…

Heart disease is one of the most common long-term health conditions in the UK, affecting millions of people. Whether you’ve recently been diagnosed or are supporting someone with a heart condition, understanding how it affects daily life helps you make…

Caring for a loved one at night can be challenging. Elderly relatives may need help to use the bathroom, take medication, or simply feel reassured if they wake up confused. For families supporting someone with dementia, the night can be…

Losing track of time is one of the early symptoms of dementia. Whether it’s a missed doctor’s appointment or a frantic phone call about whether they’ve had lunch, losing track of time can be a distressing experience for your loved…
How do you arrange care after hospital discharge? After hospital care for the elderly comes with certain challenges, that include devising a robust care plan, facilitating a safe transition to the home environment, and ensuring that the patient remains independent…

Live-in care means that a carer will live-in your loved one’s home. Find out how live-in care can work for you, including information about costs, where a live-in carer can be found, and what they will need. What does live in…

Speak to one of our knowledgeable care advisers about Hometouch’s high quality live-in care service Book call Find a carer Dementia isn’t a single disease, the word describes a set of symptoms that includes problems with memory, reasoning, communication and…

Dementia develops when there is progressive damage to the brain. Frontotemporal dementia is the term used to describe a number of different conditions, in which particular areas of the brain are affected leading to characteristic personality and behavioural changes. Frontotemporal…

What a private home carer is, what they do, the qualities you should look out for, and how you can find a trusted private carer to suit your needs. Many people prefer to look for a private carers for elderly…
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