February is observed as Boost Your Self Esteem Month. In this constant environment of competition and self perfection, it is very important for everyone to take a step back and be kind to themselves. Social media has made it particularly harder for people to feel good due to the persistent pressure to show only the [...]
Our Caregiver Spotlight for the Month of January 2022 is on our superhero Caregiver Deborah Kennedy. Sheffield based family woman Deborah is always one to find happiness in service and making a difference in people’s lives. This was evident in her career - as prior to joining the care industry, Deborah had worked in hospitality [...]
Claire has been working with Visiting Angels for a year now and wears many hats- Family Woman , Angel Caregiver and a Poppy Appeal volunteer. The Poppy Appeal is the Royal British Legion's biggest fundraising campaign held every year in November, during the period of Remembrance. Supporting veterans and their families in debt and [...]
The month of October is observed and celebrated as the Breast Cancer awareness month committed to educating and researching about the condition and to celebrate the survivors and their stories. Breast cancer is one of the most common life-threatening conditions in women. The chance of developing the cancer increases with age, with about a third [...]
National Arthritis awareness week is observed from the 7th till 13th of October to highlight the pain and disability that arthritis causes. It raises awareness about the experience of over 10 million people in the UK who suffer from arthritis. What is arthritis? It is a condition when the joints have swelling and tenderness which [...]
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 [...]
Falls are a major cause of injuries in the elderly- One in four seniors experience a fall in their old age. This causes hip dislocation, broken bones, head traumas and even fatal injuries. The relief factor is that preventing falls is achievable and a few changes around the house can help the elderly lead a [...]
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 ; [...]
As we grow older we lose strength and mobility due to various issues like injuries, illness and health conditions. It becomes increasingly difficult to do activities. Carrying out some light weight, easy physical activities for elderly help in aging better. Aging should not stop one from doing what they like to do . There [...]
For many years I have thought about the impact that our interactions with each other have, even during the time when we are apart. For much of my professional career I have said “beware the shadow you cast” meaning that the way you treat someone when you are with them can have a positive or [...]
