As spring is upon us, many of us will be venturing out into our gardens and enjoying the warmer weather. As we get older we may face a few limitations but these should not deter us from enjoying our hobbies. There are many ways in which you can adjust your garden to ensure that you can continue to enjoy being outside. By raising the beds, you can avoid bending and stooping or even consider vertical planting using trellis’ to make them...
Watching your loved ones cope with a terminal illness can have a huge impact on the entire family. At this stressful time though it is important to remember that there are lots of people who can help you, not only practically but also by providing support and guidance. At Heartfelt Care, we can provide palliative care at home, meaning that your loved one can remain in familiar surroundings, in the company of family and friends until the end of their life....
It is a common misconception that dementia is merely the loss of your memory, however it is much more than this. Dementia is a term used to describe a cluster of symptoms which do indeed include memory loss but may also include difficulties with language, thinking or problem solving and sometimes includes behaviour or mood changes. There are many sources of dementia such as a stroke or Alzheimer’s disease but the underlying cause is damage to the brain. Often the symptoms...
At some point in our life either we, or someone we love, will need support to help us to continue living independently at home. Whether it is assistance with personal care such as bathing and dressing or an extra pair of hands around the house to help with shopping or preparing meals, help is available. At Heartfelt Care®, we take great pride in the fact that we help enable people to live in their own homes as independently as possible for...
