It’s National Obesity Awareness Week, and while it’s a fact that we as a nation are getting bigger, regardless of age, it’s also true that the range of health complications that go hand-in-hand with being overweight can pose even more of a risk to those of us who are older. Worldwide, 70% of people over
As the average life expectancy rises so too does the chance of being diagnosed with diabetes, with the condition being a growing problem among the more elderly members of our community. As we grow older, our bodies undergo a wide range of physiological changes, and because of this, older people who are either developing or
Sepsis, sometimes incorrectly called blood poisoning, is the body’s life-threatening response to an injury or an infection. Most infections that lead to sepsis start in the lungs, urinary tract, gastrointestinal tract, or on skin, and if treatment isn’t immediately sought, sepsis can quickly cause tissue damage, organ failure, and even death. Who can be susceptible
Care in Kent’s top tips for keeping your loved ones warm this winter. It’s fair to say that it’s getting pretty chilly out there! And while for the majority of us, chucking on an extra pair of socks or jogging for the bus can stave off the frostbite while we’re indoors or out and about,
The Cost of Living Crisis and Its Impact on the Elderly It seems that we can’t open a newspaper or turn on the TV without hearing about the UK’s “cost of living crisis” – from stories of families where parents are foregoing meals in order to feed their kids, to money-saving tips from ‘experts’ that
OK, so we’re not sure if we’re technically allowed to steal that advertising tagline from he 1980s, but it fits our employment structure so well, that we couldn’t help ourselves! The article delves into the emergence of flexible work hours and remote working, contrasting this trend with the traditional inflexibility of the care industry. Care
While not always glamorous, and certainly not predictable, working in care has plenty of attractive qualities. No two days are the same – making care work a great career choice for anyone who is tired of the monotony of your average 9-5, and the sense of belonging and pride that comes with being part of
Without a doubt, working in the care industry is one of the most rewarding career choices out there, and innate qualities such as patience, empathy and understanding are essential in order to be able to do the job to the very best of your ability. But when it comes to being a good carer, what
If you are caring for an elderly loved one, you might be concerned about their lack of appetite and decreased interest in food recently. Why is Grandad no longer interested in the foods he used to wolf down with gusto? His portion sizes don’t look like enough to keep a sparrow alive! – Is he
Being diagnosed with dementia can be a frightening and challenging time – not just for the person who is living with the condition, but also for their families, and the symptoms of this progressive condition are many and varied. One such symptom, most common in the middle or later stages of dementia is hallucinations. These
