Whether you’re a carer for someone or you have elderly parents that you look after and suspect that they might have shingles, it’s best to take immediate action. But how do you diagnose it, and more importantly how do you treat it? What are Shingles? shingles appear when a nerve becomes infected and infects the…
If you are lucky enough to have elderly loved ones in your life, you’ve probably spent a considerable length of time talking to them about the past. Older relatives are our strongest connection to our history, and their stories and memories can be a source of delight and intrigue, revealing things about a yesterday we…
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…
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…
When it comes to dementia care, activities play a vital role. That’s because they help people to lead a more healthy and happier life. Another thing they do is provide structure and routine in one’s life. And that’s something everyone needs, not just people that have dementia. What types of activities work best? Activities help…
