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Understanding palliative care in cancer treatment

Palliative treatments are designed to help relieve pain and boost your well-being, ensuring you live as comfortably as possible for…

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Tips for caring for someone with heart failure

Heart Failure is on the rise, with 920,000 affected by it within the UK alone. Whilst hospitalisation may be needed,…

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Types of stroke

There are three different types of stroke: ischaemic, haemorrhagic and transient ischaemic. Learn more about each stroke type and the…

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Tips for assisting the blind and how to approach them

At Helping Hands we’ve supported many people with visual impairment and sight loss to live as full a life as…

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Creating new year traditions with your senior family members

Seasonal traditions differ per household but many people love to share the time together, create new traditions from champagne, to…

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Tuberculosis in the elderly: everything you need to know

If you have Tuberculosis and need assistance, Helping Hands can help. Our team of expert carers provide live-in, visiting and…

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Creating a low-maintenance garden for the elderly

Gardening is a great way of getting some fresh air! Having an easy-to-maintain garden is essential for the Elderly, and…

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The importance of social connections for seniors in 2025

The NHS says that loneliness can lead to depression and a decline in physical health. Elderly people need to build…

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The role of hydration when dealing with dementia

Dehydration is extremely serious for anyone, but for people living with dementia, it can be even more crucial. Learn with…

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Counting steps for seniors – easy daily exercise

Walking regularly is great for elderly people as it has multiple health benefits, like keeping your heart strong, reducing the…

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