How to Prevent Cognitive Decline with Diet and Lifestyle
Cognitive decline sits on a spectrum from mild cognitive impairment to dementia. Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) causes problems with memory or thinking clearing and may be a precursor to dementia. Often MCI is caused by other health conditions, medications, sleep disorders or nutrient deficiencies. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia effecting memory […]
Understanding Stroke: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
What is a Stroke? A stroke is a serious, life-threatening medical condition that occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off. Strokes are a medical emergency, and urgent treatment is essential. The sooner a person receives treatment for a stroke, the less damage is likely to occur. If you suspect […]
The Benefits of Pet Therapy
Many studies have found that animal assisted interactions with those with dementia improves their self-esteem and confidence. It’s common for people with dementia to find it useful to have routine in their lives. Dogs also thrive on having predictable routine, so will emphasise the routine, so this will give familiarity and sense of security. It […]
Top Tips for Elderly Footcare
Feet – you either love them or hate them but looking after them is very important. Healthy, looked after feet helps you remain independent and aids movement and activity.
Health Benefits of Pumpkin
Pumpkins are now back in the shops ready to be carved into spooky designs ready for Halloween. However, we must also recognise the wonderful health benefits that Pumpkin has as an ingredient when cooking for ourselves and our elderly loved ones. There are many different ways to cook and incorporate Pumpkin into a meal. Most […]
A great turnout for TechFest65
We were delighted to host the first ever TechFest65 last week at the Winchester Discovery Centre. The event was exclusively for the over 65s and designed to help them become more confident using modern technology. The Everycare team welcomed a host of Winchester residents, all eager to learn more about how the use of smartphones, […]
Live-in Technology Brings Peace of Mind
For the past year, the team at Everycare Winchester have been working hard to implement a new system that will transform the way we are able to deliver care, for our customers and their friends and family, and after much testing, we’re delighted to announce its official launch. As the world starts to embrace digital […]
Can I Reduce My Risk of Getting Dementia?
Dementia is a disease that many of us worry about getting in old age because of the affect it can have, not only on the sufferer, but the whole family. Our other worry comes from the fact that is no known cure at the moment and often there is no clear diagnosis. With no cure […]
Maintaining A Healthy And Active Lifestyle
More people are reaching the age of retirement as a nation people are living longer than ever before, the result for the future may mean higher numbers of elderly people with ill health, evidently putting a strain upon care resources and services. Which is why it has never been more important to watch and look […]
Care in your own Home
Our Care Story. George and Anna are husband and wife who have been together for 35 years. George met his wife Anna while working as a Headmaster at a primary school. George and Anna have always been close and when 2 years ago Anna was diagnosed with MS, George did not hesitate in taking on […]
Act Fast – Save a Life!
All organs in the body need oxygen, when the supply of blood and nutrients to the brain stops, brain cells die and cause brain injury. A Stroke is caused because the blood supply to part of the brain has stopped Strokes are a medical emergency and you can save a person’s life if you react […]
Incontinence – What you need to know
What is Urinary Incontinence? Urinary incontinence causes you to pass urine unintentionally; the amount can vary from very little to a large amount. How common is Urinary Incontinence? It’s a topic most people don’t like to discuss, but there’s no need to be embarrassed. Urinary incontinence is more common than you might think! In the […]
Support Available In Winchester For Dementia Sufferers
There are currently 800,000 people suffering from Dementia, and it most commonly affect those who are over the age of 65. The main symptoms of Dementia include: confusion, memory loss, and difficulties with thinking, problem solving and language. Dementia can affect anyone at any point in their lives, and there is a high likelihood that […]
Is Gynaecological Cancer On The Rise?
Bethel House in Barton on Sea organised a tea party for The Eve Appeal which was held on 20th March as part of the charity’s Make Time for Tea campaign. This was organised to celebrate Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, and help to raise funds and awareness of the disease. The Eve Appeal was set up […]
Service To Support Local Community At Home
In Winchester its has been agreed that Avalon House on Chesil Street will be repurposed and used by the Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust. This organisation provides health services to the community, and this includes health visitors and district nurses. However the main purpose of the Avalon House building is yet to be decided. Although […]
Day Centres And Clubs To Help Elderly To Stay Independent
In Bishops Waltham a new Age Concern building is being built. This will not only create new local jobs but it will also help to provide somewhere for elderly people to go and socialise with one and other. This is because half of the building will serve as a day centre, providing a place to […]
Exercise Classes To Boost Elderly Fitness
Winchester has recently started to offer two new exercise classes for the elderly. The Exercise Plus sessions are being run by the Winchester Live At Home Scheme. The new sessions will be held at the Weeke and Colden Common Community Centres. The Weeke class takes place every Thursday, at 11:00 and lasts for an hour, […]
Walking Your Way To Better Health
With the start of 2014 many people’s attentions are turned to New Year’s Resolutions, and the one at the top of many list being to get fit and healthier. This however can be a difficult goal to achieve for some, particularly those who are older, or have a health condition that can make it difficult […]
What support is available for Dementia sufferers and their family members?
There are currently 670,000 people suffering from Dementia in the UK and it is estimated that by 2021 over a million people will be diagnosed with the condition. With the disease becoming even more prevalent, what support is available to those dealing with the difficult symptoms associated with Dementia? Day centres and activities: In some […]
Steps To Manage Hearing Loss
Of the various types of hearing loss, few affect the more venerable members of society as age related hearing loss does. It is widely reported (source: Action On Hearing Loss 2005 survey) that 1 in 9 UK residents display signs of hearing loss, the largest number of which are in the over 65s. Although impaired […]