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Life can often throw us a hard ball that is really difficult to catch, and sometimes you simply just don’t want to play ball at all. That is how it can feel when you are faced with making the final decision on a loved one’s life. When is the right time to turn off their… Continue Reading
REACHING OUT …. WHEN YOU NEED IT MOST – Most of us hold on to our independence with fierce determination as a sign of ‘we’re OK’ and we are still coping with life. But we can’t always maintain that independence when illness or tragedy strikes, and we should learn to accept that is perfectly fine to… Continue Reading
It’s not just the leaves in autumn that keep falling but the elderly and other suffering from certain diseases are prone too. It may be an indicator of deteriorating health. People who have fallen and broken a hip also have a good chance of falling again. Most elderly people fall in and around the home and also common… Continue Reading
What is Autism? We are partly reluctant to provide a solid definition of what autism is although science and the web are abuzz with so many extremely vague and very different definitions. The first detailed description of a child that we would describe today as autistic, was written in 1799 by Jean Itard ( “The… Continue Reading
Research shows that we are most comfortable in our own homes, whether we are sick, and infirmed or just needing a little assistance throughout our daily lives; it is proven that our recovery, our mental well being and our quality of life is at its best when we are able to remain in our own… Continue Reading
Holidays are just about here so let’s ensure all the family have some fun. The holidays are a time when family and friends often come together. But for families living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, the holidays can be challenging. Take a deep breath. With some planning and adjusted expectations, your celebrations can still be… Continue Reading
Carers ‘feel guilty’ asking for help from support services when trying to manage someone with an illnesses on their own. That’s one of the things that we too often hear from family carers, especially when they first come to our services and they feel guilty for having to ask for help in the first place like… Continue Reading
It is usually not until you lose something that you begin to appreciate what you had. The simple everyday things we just take for granted. The senses that let us fully enjoy our daily lives. To enjoy the taste of your dinner tonight, the scent of spring flowers in the air, the sounds of your… Continue Reading
Did you know there is currently 47.5 million people living with dementia and by 2050 this number is estimated to triple, so we all should be aware on methods to manage the disease. Making A Financial Plan. Care for a dementia patient can be financially straining on both the individual and their family. You should consider creating a… Continue Reading
As Baby Boomers are approaching retirement and beyond, planning for the future must be on the agenda at some point. In particular, where will you live for the final trimester of life? Of course, there are others that would never consider any change required since they haven’t stopped long enough to realise that they are actually… Continue Reading
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