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.
Winchester Market
Last Thursday Everycare (Central Hants) Ltd had a stall on Winchester Market. We attracted lots of visitors and enjoyed communicating with many local people about the Home Care and Live-in Care services that we provide. We also got the opportunity to talk about our current employment opportunities. A big thank you to our wonderful staff […]
Supporting the Local Community in Home Care
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Everycare Winchester showed their commitment to supporting the local community by attending the Fair Oak Fete on the 30th June with a stand at the event. Our stand attracted several visitors and we were able to communicate with many local people about the Home Care and Live-in Care services that we provide along with the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Are Neurological Conditions Becoming More Prevalent In The Elderly?
In the UK at present there are approximately 10 million individuals suffering from a neurological condition that have a significant impact on daily living. Although neurological conditions can affect any individual at any point in their lives it has been found that these conditions are more prevalent in the elderly and this may be the […]
Gout? Causing You Pain? What Can Be Done To Help?
Gout currently affects approximately 1 in 200 adults in the UK. It is generally more common in men than it is in women. Gout generally runs in families, and it most commonly affects people who are middle age. In the UK there has been approximately a 5% increase in the number of hospital admissions for […]
Is Cancer Becoming More Treatable?
The treatment of Cancer is always improving, and with more research and development of treatments survival rates are improving. Did you know: • 172 per 100,000 in England die from Cancer • The UK government plans to reduce the number of deaths resulting from Cancer by 5000 a year by 2015 • 1 in 4 […]
Are Medications Having A Harmful Impact On The Elderly?
It is likely that elderly individuals will be taking a wide variety of medications in order to stay healthy and active, however it is possible for these drugs to have an adverse effect on an individual’s health in the long term. Did you know: • Taking a variety of medications can have an impact on […]
How Can Regular Exercise Benefit The Elderly?
It is important for elderly individual to exercise on a regular basis in order to maintain independence, did you know: • Only 22% of elderly Americans take part in exercise on a regular basis• 4 out of 10 individuals in America aged 65 or over have difficulty completing basic tasks and daily living activities• The […]
How Dangerous Is Cold Weather For The Elderly?
With the cold weather fast approaching, it becomes even more important to ensure that elderly individuals are safe and healthy. Did you know: • There were approximately 21,700 deaths in individuals aged 65 or over lasts winter • Far fewer elderly individuals die in countries with lower temperatures because they take the right precautions • […]
What Support Is Available For Dementia Sufferers?
Dealing with Dementia id often difficult for both the individual and their carer. It is important that they receive the care and support they need. Did you know: • There are 670,000 people in the UK who are currently suffer with Dementia• In America there are approximately 5.2 million individuals suffering with Dementia, and it […]
How Can Maintaining An Active Lifestyle Benefit The Elderly?
Population level studies have shown that people who exercise enjoy a higher quality of life and improved health status compared with those with sedentary behaviours, with subsequent reductions in their risk of admission to hospital. Maintaining an active lifestyle is important for us all, did you know: • 23.1% of individuals between the ages of […]
Is Mobilising Becoming More Difficult For The Elderly?
Mobility is problem for many people, did you know that: • In the UK 18% of individuals, aged between, 50 and 64 years have problems with mobility, that is a staggering 1.8 million people in England and Wales • There are estimated to be 11 million people with a disability, around 20% of the population. […]
Are Elderly Individual’s Receiving Enough Support At Home?
At present in the UK, as with much of the Western World, there is an ageing population, the knock on effect of this is a much greater level of pressure on both the Health and Social Care sector, as well as individuals family members. Currently in the UK there are over 10.5 million older people, […]
Are Elderly Individuals Suffering From More Memory Problems?
As we get older there may be a greater possibility of our memory declining, making it more difficult to remember things. This can have a major impact on daily life. This can be a result of a number of different conditions, however there are many ways in which an individual can be supported if they […]
Are Skin Conditions Causing More Problems For The Elderly?
Skincare and overall skin health is an extremely important factor for maintaining good health and well-being in all individuals in order to prevent infections and illnesses from occurring. It is particularly important within the elderly population who are at a greater risk of developing illnesses and infections that can be associated with poor skin care. […]