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How many hours does a live-in carer work?

Live-in carers provide tailored support at home, from personal care to companionship. Learn about their duties, working hours, and how…

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How long does palliative care last?

Palliative care refers to the treatment and support you receive when you have a life-limiting illness, however, it doesn’t mean…

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How live-in care supports quality of life

There are significant emotional and social benefits to having live-in care, although the most important of these is companionship.

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How live-in care enhances quality of life for elderly people

There are so many benefits of live-in care, not least that it provides around-the-clock support from a dedicated carer living…

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The use of Montessori in dementia care

The Montessori method is used to support people living with dementia, by giving small tasks to help stimulate long term…

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The role of domiciliary care in stroke recovery

When you’ve experienced a stroke, you will take some time to recover, depending on the severity of the stroke. Read…

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The risks of high blood pressure and how to prevent It

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a condition where the systolic and diastolic numbers are raised above recommended parameters.…

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The rising role of AI in home care

Helping Hands is utilising some of the most efficient technology currently available to support our caregiving services across England and…

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Tips to help the elderly this christmas

Christmas can be a wonderful time of year for some, but for many older people it can also be an…

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Myths about palliative care

Palliative care is the journey of care and support that you embark upon when diagnosed with a terminal illness and…

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