Why Summer Heat Can Be Risky for Older Adults Summer often brings long days, family outings, and holidays, but for older adults, the heat can present real health risks. Ageing affects how the body regulates temperature, making seniors more vulnerable to dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke. Those with long-term conditions, or who live alone, [...]
A Fresh Look at Summer Care for Loved Ones Summer is often the season for holidays, family get-togethers, and much-needed rest. But if you’re caring for an elderly parent or relative, planning time away can feel daunting. Who will ensure Mum stays cool in the heat? Who will remind Dad about his medications or [...]
While you recharge, we make sure it’s their summer too. Caring for an elderly loved one is a labour of love, but it can also be exhausting. Many family carers give so much of themselves that they forget to pause, recharge, and care for their own wellbeing. And yet, taking time out is not [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
