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January can be a difficult time for many. After the festivities of the holiday season and New Year, it’s normal to feel a little glum. Everyone needs social connection to Thrive, whether that’s spending quality time with friends and family or simply making small talk with a stranger.
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Every year, we send a survey to the people we support and their families to give them a chance to tell us what we’re doing well, and where we could do better. We received some heart-warming feedback from both the people we support and their families, which not only tells us that people are happy with the support we provide, but also shows that we truly are making a difference in the lives of others.
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The World Health Organisation defines ‘healthy ageing’ as the process of developing and maintaining abilities that enable wellbeing in older age (1). It cites critical abilities as being able to build and maintain relationships and contribute to society, in part by engaging in individual, and/or group-based activities. This level of social engagement is known to provide a sense of belonging, social identity, and fulfilment (2), all of which further contribute to an enhanced quality of life.
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We are proud to announce that we have received £2.1 million in our latest seed and grant funding round from a group of ambitious, purpose-led investors who share our mission to empower more people to thrive at home.
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What’s the first thing that falls by the wayside when life gets busy? For me, self-care was always the first to go. I have many vivid memories of sitting at my desk late into the evening trying to get through emails and finish my workload! Then it was food – hello convenience meals, eating on the go and quick sugar fixes! After that, it was cancelling meetups with friends. Working too hard and not focusing on self-care is a recipe for stress, overwhelm, and burnout, which can have dramatic effects on your mental and physical health.
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Our country is officially in mourning with the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. Whether you’re a fan of the monarchy or not, the Queen was an inspirational character, who from a young age had incredible duty, purpose, passion, drive and determination in both her professional and private life. She certainly adopted some of the most common longevity habits that often underpin good health in old age. Research shows the profound importance of passion and purpose for ageing well, just like our beloved Queen. What we eat is only one ingredient of longevity, and as you’ll see, we need so much more.
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It’s estimated that there are currently nearly one million people in the UK who are living with dementia. As well as experiencing memory problems, disorientation, behaviour changes and confusion, people with dementia are also more prone to psychological symptoms such as depression and anxiety. Whilst there is currently no cure for dementia, people can be supported to live well with the condition through the use of music in their day-to-day lives.
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Deciding to be a home carer is one of the most rewarding career decisions you can make. The level of fulfilment and satisfaction you get from being a carer is unparalleled. From your very first day, you will be making a difference in the lives of others and have a significant positive impact on their quality of life.
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We’re excited to announce that BelleVie has been selected as a LaingBuisson Awards 2022 finalist! The LaingBuisson Awards celebrate the efforts of organisations across the UK health and social care sector and recognise businesses that set new standards of excellence in their industry.
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What are self-managing teams and how are they being used to change our approach to care? We take a look at the history, application, and benefits of this innovative way of working.
