How respite care can help at Christmas time
Give your loved ones a break this Christmas by getting respite care, short-term support delivered by a carer different from…
The difficulties of dementia and sight loss
Having some additional support at home means that people living with dementia and sight loss can remain as independent as…
The 5 most common types of cancer
At Helping Hands we have researched the most common types of Cancer in the UK, alongside possible symptoms and recommended…
Tackling Loneliness in Care Homes
Loneliness is particularly prevalent in care homes, where residents are more than twice as likely to report feeling lonely. Read…
The difference between care homes and home care
This article highlights the key common confusion about home care and care homes. We explore the differences and the benefits…
How reminiscence therapy can aid dementia care
Dementia can damage the memory storage section of the brain, meaning that the person cannot store and access memories as…