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Kelly’s Caring Hands: Nail care in Oxfordshire

Kelly’s Caring Hands: Nail care in Oxfordshire

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Would you or your loved ones benefit from hand and foot care? Through our partnership with Kelly’s Caring Hands we offer high quality nail treatments to the elderly and vulnerable in the comfort of their own home.

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BelleVie, not your average home care company

BelleVie, not your average home care company

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In the UK, innovation is increasingly being seen as essential in the care sector, due to a range of factors including changing demographics, cost pressures, quality of care, and workforce challenges. With an aging population and growing demand for care services, there is a need to develop new models of care that are more efficient, effective, and person-centred.

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Inspirational quotes for carers

Inspirational quotes for carers

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As a carer it’s important to take care of your own wellbeing. Given the nature of the role, you might find yourself putting the needs of others before your own. Before long, you might start neglecting your own health, leading to burnout and fatigue.  As the pressures of the role mount, it’s easy to become overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, and disconnected from the people and things that matter to you.

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Fun activities for people with dementia

Fun activities for people with dementia

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Dementia is a devastating condition that affects millions of people around the world. It is a term used to describe a decline in mental ability that impacts memory, thinking, behaviour, and the ability to perform everyday activities. The most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease, but there are many other forms of dementia that can impact individuals and their families.

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How to combat loneliness and social isolation

How to combat loneliness and social isolation

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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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How can music support people living with dementia? 

How can music support people living with dementia? 

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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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Top tips for new home carers

Top tips for new home carers

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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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