75th Anniversary of VE Day!

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  All our hopes of a big street party for such a special occasion were dashed when lockdown was announced to try and tackle the Covid pandemic.  Instead we found other ways to mark the occasion a...

How families can benefit from respite care

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What is Respite Care? Respite care is a type of assistance that allows the family carer to take a break from looking after their loved one. This type of care focuses on helping family carers recharge,...

Carers Week! 5 ways to regain your energy after carer burnout

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As a carer of a loved one your days are long and filled with responsibilities. Taking care of yourself is at the end of the list – and it stays there. You may feel run down, lethargic and like you are...

Four fall prevention strategies for older people

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Falls pose one of the greatest dangers to an older person’s independence and self-sufficiency. Many people aged 65 and older fall each year, and those who fall once are two to three times more likely ...