Now the clocks have gone back the hours of daylight seem very short. It’s a time of year, when as older people we can start to feel a sense of isolation as we are not so keen to go out in the cold and the dark. As temperatures drop it is even more important that we take care of our health. A little preparation will make sure we stay warm and healthy. Read More >
Older people are more likely to be targeted.
It’s a sad fact of life that older people are more likely to be targeted by criminals perpetrating fraud than any other sector of society. Although exact statistics may be quite difficult to come by, not least because fraud is one of the most under reported types of crime, research carried out earlier this year for a report written by Age UK found that 53% of people aged over 65 believed that they had been targeted by fraudsters.
Sadly, the reality of dementia is one many people face every day.
Here at Nightingales, we are more aware than most of the impact this can have on the day-to-day lives of the elderly. We have clients who suffer with dementia and consider one of our key duties to be providing support to them.
Choosing the correct care for your needs.
Whether you are looking to support your parent through Home Care so that they can continue to live at home, or considering the important decision of choosing a care home for the longer term, being aware of what is on offer will help you make that important choice.
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