Winter Wellness Guide for Older People
Winter can be a particularly challenging season for older individuals, especially as colder temperatures and shorter days set in. These changes can lead to various health concerns, reduced opportunities for social interaction, and a heightened need for winter care support for older people. However, with the right home care services, winter can also be a […]
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Understanding type 2 diabetes symptoms in older people
As we grow older, our bodies go through various changes, and we become more susceptible to health problems such as Type 2 Diabetes. Diabetes is a long-term condition that affects how your body uses sugar or glucose. It is a condition that causes the blood sugar level to become too high, which can lead to […]
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Home care alternatives: Connected Care
What is Connected Care? Radfield Home Care understands that care takes many forms and is often about having vital peace of mind and individual protection, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We saw the need for more personalised home care options to suit the specific needs of people at all levels of care […]
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Care home or home care?
The benefits of home care Everyone relies on a social network of some kind, be it talking to neighbours over the fence, or going to church, maintaining contact with friends and family is vital. For these reasons, most older people in the UK wish to remain living at home within their community. The thought of […]
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How to pay for home care?
First steps to home care funding The first step is finding out if the person who will be receiving the care is eligible for local authority funding. The current thresholds for eligibility can be found on the finance section of the Housing Care website. If you are not eligible for local authority funding then you […]
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