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There is a lot to think about when it comes to care for yourself or a loved one. We know that there are many questions when trying to decide what is best and one of the most common ones is, which is better, home care or care home? Home care or care home? It will...

Diabetes UK states that there are already 3.9 million people who have been diagnosed with Diabetes in the UK. With numbers rising each year, do you know the diabetes symptoms that you should look out for? What is diabetes? Diabetes is a condition that affects your...

As temperatures here in the UK begin to soar, staying hydrated is more important than ever. Whether you are aged 5, 30, or 90, drinking enough is key to staying healthy and keeping your body functioning at its full potential.   Hydration in older adults As we age...

We are 30 days now into lockdown, and we find ourselves in a position where keeping in touch with elderly relatives, has never been so important.   Many elderly people around the country are currently shielding and self-isolating, due to age and medical conditions....

During a period of great anxiety and concern for the entire UK, elderly and vulnerable people are being targeted by criminals. Whilst many communities are rallying and coming up with schemes and initiatives to help those most at risk, some individuals are taking...

March is hurtling towards us with great speed, and along with British Summer Time, lighter evenings and beautiful daffodils, it also brings us Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Every March is dedicated to raising awareness of ovarian cancer; a disease that sadly leads...

Last winter 17,000 deaths were attributed to cold housing conditions, a report has found. This is almost double the number of people who died during the previous winter. A large number of these deaths will have been vulnerable adults; pensioners missing out on vital...