Care Advice
The benefits of fitness classes for the elderly and how to find them
Some great exercises for elderly people can include low-impact activities such as walking, swimming, and cycling.
Respite care for dementia patients
When looking after a loved one with dementia, it can be challenging. Respite care allows you to take time out…
Respiratory care
When you live with a condition that affects your breathing it can be debilitating, Helping Hands are here to support…
Fall prevention for the elderly
As time goes by, you may find yourself becoming a little unsteady on your feet, which can lead to falls.…
Ways to support a loved one with parkinson’s
One of the most important ways you can support a loved one living with Parkinson’s is to learn everything you…
Exercises to reduce swollen ankles in the elderly
Swollen ankles is a condition that affects people of all ages, especially the elderly. Here are a few exercises to…
Essential homecare supplies and where you can get them
Homecare supplies can include a first aid kit, wheelchairs, hospital beds, grab bars, compression stockings, clothing and reclining chairs. Read…
Ensuring brain health: the importance of mental stimulation
Mental stimulation can be classed as anything that exercises the brain. Read how important mental stimulation is for brain health…
Emergency respite care – planning for the unexpected
Sometimes emergency respite care is needed because you or a loved one is unexpectedly faced with an unanticipated care situation.…
Emergency care for dementia
When a person is living with dementia, it is crucial to try and ‘get into their world’ and try to…