April 11th is Parkinson’s Awareness Day, a time to shine a light on the experiences of those living with Parkinson’s disease and to acknowledge the incredible work of family carers and professional care teams who support them every day. At Visiting Angels UK, we understand the challenges that come with caring for a loved one [...]
Dementia can be a challenging journey, both for those experiencing it and their loved ones. While every situation is unique, a supportive and compassionate approach can make a significant difference. Here are some ideas for helping a loved one navigate dementia with dignity and care. Supporting Your Loved One Maintain a Routine A structured [...]
Choosing a home care provider for your loved one can be a challenging decision. You want to ensure that your family member receives the best possible care in the comfort of their own home. With so many options available, it's important to be informed and make the right choice. In this blog post, we will [...]
It's critical to keep active, involved, and entertained as we get older. Fortunately, there are numerous apps available to assist elders in achieving these objectives. These apps for seniors can help keep healthy, well, and engaged in areas ranging from fitness and nutrition to mental health and entertainment. Here are some of our top suggestions.: [...]
The world observes the International Day of Older Persons on 1st of October. It is celebrated to raise awareness towards the issues that the elderly face on a day-to-day basis and to appreciate and acknowledge their role and contributions towards the society. The theme for this year is Digital equity for all ages which affirms [...]
Alzheimer's disease is named after Dr. Alois Alzheimer- The doctor who found it. It is caused when proteins called PLAQUES and TANGLES start developing in the brain causing the cells to lose connection, ultimately leading to the death of nerve cells. Alzheimer's also causes the brain to lose important chemical messengers between the cells ; [...]
Quality home care starts with happy carers. Visiting Angels was created to address a very specific problem in the homecare sector. For many receiving home care there is little consistency or continuity of care. Founder Dan Archer says, “I could see that the problems come from high staff turnover. When I started Visiting Angels I [...]
Research conducted by the universities of York, Sheffield and Manchester has highlighted that a mistake is made 237million times a year in the administration or prescription of medication. The mistakes made in both the health and social care sector for the most part didn’t cause harm but in 28% of the mistakes moderate or severe [...]
