Is the End of Life care provided by external agencies adequate? Many of us will have witnessed the death of loved ones who have passed away after a life-limiting illness. Such occasions are always sad, but the End of Life care and services available and received can make so much difference not to just the
How to Reduce the Risk of Dementia and Alzheimer’s in seniors According to research carried out in 2019, there are around 50 million people across the globe living with dementia and Alzheimer’s. Dementia is a condition in which an individual has symptoms that depict a loss in memory. Alzheimer’s, on the other hand, is a
Thurrock Well Homes helps keep residents safe, warm and well at home Thurrock Council’s Private Housing Service would like to introduce Well Homes. Well Homes has been set up in order to keep residents of Thurrock safe, warm and well at home. Our aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of our clients. The
Despite the number of people older people who identify as depressed remaining static, shocking new research shows that antidepressant prescriptions for over 65s have doubled in the last twenty years. Despite the number of people over 65 who identify as depressed remaining static, shocking new research shows that in that age group, the proportion on
The Southend Dementia Community Support Team are looking for volunteers to help support people living with dementia engage and participate at a variety of groups. Roles are flexible, so please do get in touch if you think you can help in any way. We have volunteers aged 19-80 from a variety of backgrounds. We welcome
Dementia can be prevented and its symptoms reversed We all know that dementia is a terrible condition. And when it is predicted that by 2025 around 1 million people in the UK will be living with dementia, it is quite terrifying that the conventional view is that little if anything can be done to prevent
Breaking the Stigma of The Care Industry Whenever there is a news report regarding abuse by a carer, whether that be in an institution, care home, or by an individual, it is highly emotive. Carers are engaged to look after their charge in their best way, helping them with daily lifestyle duties as well
It is predicted that one in four adults in Britain will be pensioners by 2020, with those aged over 75 expected to double in the next 30 years. This rise in the number of elderly members of society is placing a serious strain on the care sector, as without adequate government funding, it is being
How would you like to see your local NHS change? Have Your Say Healthwatch is an independent charity set up under the Health & Social Care Act 2012, acting as a champion for the people who use health and social care services – which is pretty much 100% of the general public – and ensuring
A guide to making gardens more accessible for the elderly Although we may be living longer, old age can make us more fragile. With this outlook, it’s important for everyone to consider how accessible their homes and gardens are to older people – whether it’s for family or to safeguard your own aging process. There’s