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Pneumonia in the elderly

Pneumonia cause the lungs to become inflamed and can differ in severity to each person. For more information on pneumonia…

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The end of life care pathway

The End of Life Care Pathway is a holistic, ‘whole-person’ approach to end of life care and dying, recommended to…

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Caring for a stroke patient at home

Stroke aftercare can have a huge impact on your loved one’s recovery. Here are some of our tips on how…

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Planning Holidays for People with Dementia

When it comes to planning holidays for people with dementia, you need to make extra considerations. Find out how you…

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Two women, one younger and one older with a crutch, smile and hold hands in a bright kitchen with fresh vegetables and flowers on the worktop.
Parkinson’s recent research advancements to help the elderly

Helping Hands provide Parkinson’s care so that our customers can live independently at home. All our carers are trained to…

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Caring for a patient with dementia anger issues

There are various reasons that people living with dementia get angry, it's important when caring for someone with dementia to…

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