Loneliness is a growing epidemic around the world. Although it can affect anyone at any age, it’s become a common phenomenon in health and social care settings. Older adults may be particularly prone to suffer feelings of isolation, where health conditions or bereavements may result in social withdrawal. In this article, we’ll look at loneliness, its effects and best solutions.
Care workers routinely go above and beyond to deliver the best service for their clients. Using their induction, training and more importantly, on the job experience, they learn approaches to deliver the safest and most effective care. Part of this best practice involves person-centred care, a way of empowering clients to assume a more prominent role in their management.
Many individuals around the UK require extra help at home either due to ageing, illness or disability. If family members aren’t available to provide that help, often a professional home care agency must be employed. In this article, we’ll cover a checklist to help you make an informed choice.
Exercise is one of the most important activities to maintain independence in older adults. Although many of us know this, becoming more sedentary with age is often the reality. So here are 16 concrete benefits that may encourage you to move more.
Staying safe at home becomes more important for older adults, especially during illness or disability. Minimising risk around the house can reduce the likelihood of emergencies or accidents that could lead to hospital admissions. So let’s take a look.
Care work is a hugely rewarding, yet at times, challenging profession. Which is why the role requires a special type of person. In this article, we’ll explore the essential qualities and personality traits for a career in care work.
Care workers go the extra mile every day and these stories recognise that vital work. Not only do they demonstrate the passion and dedication of the care community but its positive impact on some of the most vulnerable groups in society.
Like any job in health and social care, you need training to be a safe and effective care worker. Click here to learn more.
As you grow older or following the diagnosis of a medical condition, help is often required to continue with your normal activities of daily living. Home care is one such service and in this article, you can learn if it’s a suitable choice for your situation.
Do you know the difference between a care worker and carer? Often the terms are used interchangeably, and although their roles do overlap, there’s a significant difference between them. Click here to discover why.