by Kate Hansford | Sep 2, 2019 | Home Care
The terrible thing about dementia is that in its early stages, people are aware that their brain is changing. They often recognise the signs of memory loss, confusion and the inability to handle daily activities. It is a frightening time. The slight personality shift...
by Kate Hansford | Aug 30, 2019 | Home Care
It can be hard to decipher the difference between the natural memory loss from ageing and early signs of dementia. How do you know if the behaviours you are seeing in an ageing loved one are normal? Would you know the early signs of cognitive decline? Reports suggest...
by Kate Hansford | May 10, 2019 | Home Care
Positive ageing strategies for increased energy in daily life Turns out we can’t blame our lack of energy on getting older. Not to say that some of us won’t, but we can no longer honestly look at our circle of people and say, “Of course I don’t have energy, I’m old”. ...
by Kate Hansford | Apr 30, 2019 | Home Care
The terrible thing about dementia is that in its early stages, people are aware that their brain is changing. They often recognise the signs of memory loss, confusion and the inability to handle daily activities. It is a frightening time. The slight personality shift...
by Kate Hansford | Apr 24, 2019 | Home Care
Let’s start with three facts: Parkinson’s is a disease with no known cure. Certain drugs may help control symptoms – but they may have side effects. Parkinson’s researchers and patients are on the lookout for non-medicated remedies. With this in mind, let’s review how...
by Kate Hansford | Apr 18, 2019 | Home Care
Alzheimer’s is the third leading cause of death in our elderly population today. And what we call “late-onset Alzheimer’s” is the most common form of the disease, generally affecting people over the age of 65. However, the consensus is that late-onset Alzheimer’s...
by Kate Hansford | Mar 4, 2019 | Home Care
Each year there are over 17,000,000 deaths worldwide related to heart disease. 80% of heart disease deaths are preventable. The symptoms of heart disease can sneak up on you and you may not even know you are at risk until the damage is done What Causes Heart Disease...
by Kate Hansford | Feb 26, 2019 | Home Care
Did you sleep well last night? If you did, well done! If you didn’t, and this is a common occurrence, you may want to consider having a conversation with your GP. Research shows that the quality of our nightly sleep is vital to brain health. If you need an incentive...
by Kate Hansford | Feb 6, 2019 | Home Care
Who would have thought that a lifestyle product for social media savvy millennials would also be a true blessing for older people living with memory problems? And yet, that accurately describes how wearable cameras have improved day-to-day life for some seniors with...
by Kate Hansford | Jan 30, 2019 | Home Care
Research based tips on fighting dementia Your doctor’s voice drops to that tone we all save for delivering bad news. “The test results are back and you have dementia.” Questions swirl around your head and you struggle to voice them. How can you fight dementia? What...
