Whether you’re suffering from an injury, arthritis or inflammation, we know that a lot of older adults struggle terribly with joint pain. That’s why we’ve compiled some of our best tips and tricks to ease joint pain at home. 1. Try to maintain a healthy weight We know...
In 2011, Sepsis Alliance created Sepsis Awareness Month, which has since fallen every September. As such, we thought we’d dedicate a little time to talking about sepsis, what it is and how it can affect you. Read on to learn all about the condition this sepsis...
One of the best activities for older people to do with their children, grandchildren, or just by themselves, is arts and crafts. Staying creative helps the mind stay focussed, sharp and happy. Studies have shown that creating something, even something small or simple,...
Last month we talked about how you can look after your mental health at home. This month, we’re going to go a little more in depth and provide some helpful mindfulness techniques that have proved very useful amongst older residents, and younger family members alike!...
During the various lockdowns, we’ve all faced challenges to our individual mental health. In this ‘unprecedented’ time, our entire daily schedules have changed, and we’ve all experienced some degree of isolation. Not being able to see friends or family, or indeed...
At Carers2u, we pride ourselves on the exemplary carers that we have on our team of staff. We wanted to share with you some of the qualities that we believe makes our team so fantastic. So what makes a good carer? Here’s what we think… Empathetic Empathy is the most...
