I have heart disease, what does it mean?
A heart disease diagnosis can have a tremendous impact on your life, not least the emotional toll it can have…
Eating Well For a Healthy Heart
We all know that eating fruit and vegetables and getting regular exercise is good for us, but many people underestimate…
Supporting Young Adults: What You Need To Know
It could be that your child is moving from children’s social care to adult’s social care, or you are a…
Caring for the caregiver – Mental health support
Since the pandemic, people have gained a wider understanding of what carers and caregivers do, but we know that even…
Helping Hands Home Care raise money and awareness for Parkinson’s Care and Support UK
The Sunderland branch of Helping Hands hosted a two-day bake sale to raise money and awareness for charity, as part…
What Happens When You Have A Stroke: Common FAQs
It is important to educate yourself on stroke and the warning signs, whether or not you or a loved one…
What You Need To Know About Vascular Dementia
Whether you, your loved one, or someone you care for have recently been diagnosed with vascular dementia, we know that…
Stroke and Dementia: What’s the link?
Both dementia and a stroke can significantly impact a person’s life, from the physical effects to the strain on your…
End-of-life care at home: Being there and being kind
This article has been written especially for Helping Hands and comes from Judith Sixsmith’s work and research as Professor in…
The relationship between music and dementia
This article was initially published on 09/07/18, and has been updated for accuracy on 06/04/21. Dementia can have a tremendous…