Caring is personal - and so is good advice.
Welcome to the Your Care blog, where we share practical tips, guidance for families, and insights from the world of home support. Whether you're arranging care for a loved one, navigating daily challenges, or just looking for reassurance, we’re here to offer helpful, human advice - every step of the way.
Sleep and dementia. Did you know a good night’s sleep slows cognitive decline, prevents falls and injuries, improves mood and helps balance the sleep-wake cycle? So, with 7 out of 10 people l...
When we first met Irene she was a very independent 90 year old who lived alone in a beautiful bungalow in Downend. Sadly Irene’s husband Denis had passed away a few years ago and with no c...
Refusing to take medication could be a response to being confused or feeling afraid of what they’re being asked to do, they might also feel like they don’t have any control over their life, which c...
When looking after someone with cognitive impairments such as Alzheimers or dementia completing the simplest task such as having a bath or shower can be a constant struggle, skyrocketing your...
I don't know about you, but I'm pretty fortunate when it comes to my elderly relatives. They're all still pretty agile and active as they have grown older, either caring for grandchildren pretty...
New figures from the Office for National Statistics revealed that almost 20,000 people have died from Covid-19 in care and nursing homes and one in five have been infected to date. Statistics...
I'm pretty sure I speak for everyone when I say 'I CANNOT WAIT FOR SUMMER'! As the days get lighter, I get more and more excited for some sunshine! I spend pretty much all my spare time on the...
It’s Monday lunchtime and I’m in the queue at the local supermarket, when I notice the elderly person behind me who has only three items in their basket. Sound familiar? What do you do? How do...
Last week I proudly became the grand parent of a wonderful baby girl and now find myself part of the growing sandwich generation. For those of you who do not know what this is, let me explain. ...
After a surprisingly warm Christmas period, the cold has decided to set itself upon us. Over the last week, I've definitely felt the temperature drop (BRrrRRrr) and have almost gone an...
How our children continue to teach us life lessons every day. It’s interesting really. When we understand Dementia and the stigma that it comes with, we only seem to see the person with their i...
People respond to music from a very early age, even before words and language are developed. This continues even towards the end of our lives, when verbal abilities may be lost. Music...
