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This article has been written especially for Helping Hands and comes from Snorri Rafnsson’s work at the Geller Institute of Ageing and Memory, School of Biomedical Sciences at the University of West London. About Snorri Rafnsson Dr. Snorri Bjorn Rafnsson BSc (Hons.), MSc (Edin), PhD (Edin), PGCHE, FHEA, FRSPH (UK) currently serves as Associate Professor […]

Following a formal Parkinson’s diagnosis, you may feel a bit lost and find yourself searching for answers. We understand that this can be an overwhelming time for both you and your loved ones, which is why we have teamed up with specialist charity, Parkinson’s Care & Support UK, to help guide you through the process […]

Parkinson’s is a life-changing condition, and in the anticipation of a diagnosis, there may be hundreds of questions running through your mind. What will happen if I am diagnosed with Parkinson’s? How can my doctor be certain it’s definitely Parkinson’s? Will I have to change my way of life to accommodate the condition? We understand […]

As the government announced their plans to ease the lockdown measures over the coming months, it was the light at the end of the tunnel that we have all been eagerly awaiting. Many people were elated and began making plans for the summer; but if you didn’t share that same excitement, and instead experienced feelings […]

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It could be that you are coming to terms with adapting to life with limited mobility, or perhaps you are trying to make healthy changes to your lifestyle. Whatever your circumstances may be, you can introduce diet changes, gentle daily exercises and brain stimulation through these handy tips to make living a healthy life with […]

According to the Alzheimer’s Society 9 out of 10 deaths from coronavirus have been in people aged over 60. Due to the majority of people living with dementia being over the age of 65, it’s therefore understandable that the risk does increase for people living with a form of dementia. It isn’t just because of […]

Life following a cancer diagnosis can be one of the toughest challenges that someone can face, but it is never a challenge that one must face alone. Whether it is from the devotion of your loved ones or a private care package from Helping Hands, there are a number of different support options available to […]

The body and the mind have often been seen as two separate entities, but when it comes to our overall wellbeing, they’re actually much closer connected than you might think. When we partake in physical exercise, our body releases endorphins – also known as “good hormones” – which stimulate our mood. On the other hand, […]

Being in the familiarity of your own home can alleviate a lot of the worry that follows a dementia diagnosis. And whilst it’s worth noting that the design and layout of your home can make an impact on an individual living at home with dementia, there are things that you can do to make life […]