Are You on Your Own This Christmas?
You might be alone on Christmas for different reasons and coping with loneliness can be difficult. What can you do to stop feeling lonely? This article dives into some suggestions.
Supporting a Person With Dementia at Christmas
Christmas can be a stressful time for many – but when you are caring for someone with dementia there is even more to consider. We cover some top tips to help your Christmas go smoothly.
Nutrition for the elderly – what you need to know
As we age, our bodies’ nutritional needs change. However, change doesn’t have to be bad, nor does it have to mean surviving on soft, bland food or boiled cabbage! Everycare Winchester know to how to provide the best care for you, but when it comes to nutrition, do you know how to best care for […]
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 […]
5 Elderly Care Myths Dispelled
When the time comes to look into care for a loved one, you want to be sure that you’re doing it with their best interests in mind. However, if this is something you’ve never experienced before, it can be a nerve-wracking experience; especially with so many myths surrounding the elderly care sector. It can be […]
Hampshire Live-in Care – Things to Consider
When you get to a point where you are struggling to look after yourself at home you may be considering getting help or thinking about residential care or Live-in care but be concerned about what choices there are and not sure how to go about finding out. We believe at Everycare that we are willing […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
What is Loneliness
Loneliness happens when people’s need for contact with others is not being met. All of us require some level of interaction with other people, some need more than others. Being alone is not classed as loneliness, people choose to live by themselves and not have much contact with others. One can still feel lonely when […]
Help Prevent Elderly Falls In Winter
Winter is here and snow has recently affected many areas of England. Hospitals have been under immense pressure in all departments, with Accident and Emergency experiencing high levels of elderly admissions. The smallest fall for an elderly person can have serious consequences, so it is important at this time of year, when the risk of […]
Companionship-Think about a Pet
For many people companionship can come from a pet and here we look at the benefits pet ownership can bring while remembering the responsibility of owning a pet How a pet can be the perfect companion Due to people living longer, health care costs are rising through the treatment of long-term conditions which can affect […]
Live-in Care in Hampshire
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]There is one thing you should do when asked to go to a Care Home……[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] Say No to Care Homes [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Everycare (Central Hants) are now doing live-in Care this is a great alternative to going into a Care Home. When someone now mentions a Care Home you can clearly say No! I […]
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 […]
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 […]