National Complementary & Alternative Therapy Week Complementary and Alternative therapy or CAM is a term used when referring to any treatments that are not traditional, mainstream medicine or techniques. CAM could either be used alongside conventional medicine or instead of it. People may use CAM to help cope with the side effects of mainstream treatments, [...]
Caregiver Blog, Edward Whitehead What does it mean to care and what it means to be part of the community, (LGBTQXI+) has always felt very similar to me. Being in the community allows us to be heard by people who respect us, care for us and importantly love us, and want the best for [...]
We believe that food is something that should be enjoyed at any age, which is why we have created a list of healthy recipes for you to make your older loved one. We hope these recipes give you inspiration and motivation for cooking meals from scratch at home. See our Top 6 Healthy Recipes [...]
Motor Neurone Disease is a life-changing and a progressive illness. We at Visiting Angels understand the emotional and practical challenges an individual and their family members may face living with MND. What is Motor Neurone Disease? Did you know: MND currently affects about 5,000 people across the UK. The onset is usually around 60 years [...]
Christmas is a wonderful time of the year with many festivities going on around the world from Christmas lights being switched on to Christmas markets! Fun can be had by the whole family at Christmas time, no matter how old you are! However, it’s important to consider that older people may be more limited in [...]
Did you know: pancreatic cancer is the 10th most common cancer in the UK and more than 10 500 people will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year. That is around 29 mothers, daughters, fathers, sons, husbands, wives, sisters, brothers, colleagues or friends diagnosed every day. November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month (PCAM) and we [...]
Welcome To Our New Induction Sessions Did you know at Visiting Angels, we handpick all our carers and spend quality time with them to ensure our clients get the best carers possible. Our Interactive Induction sessions allow us to create real relationships with our carers. Our carers are at the heart of all we [...]
Tips on how to take care of yourself Ever since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, the healthcare sector has been given the spotlight and people have gained a much broader understanding of the importance of caregivers. However, even after this time, many people do not understand the full extent of what it means [...]
Home care is a brilliant option for individuals who require a little bit of additional care support but would like to maintain their independence and stay living in their own homes. Beginning your search for home care services can be a daunting experience, it can be difficult knowing where to start and what you [...]
Having your senior relative diagnosed with a chronic condition like Parkinson’s is never an easy thing to deal with. We know that coming to terms with the condition and knowing how to support your loved one can be overwhelming and we at Visiting Angels understand how it feels and have come up with a [...]
