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Blog

The Dower House ethos is rooted in the desire to support people to live as independently as possible in later life. In order to achieve this, it’s important to take care of your health and wellbeing. In our blogs, we consider the different aspects of ageing and later life, sharing tips, advice and relevant news to help you prolong your independence whether in your own home or in residential care.

Our Award-Winning Laundry Hero!

Author: Sara Stagg

WASHCO hold their annual Love Laundry Awards at The Care Show, where they celebrate the hard-working people behind the machines. They have two awards available, the Love Laundry Care Home Team Award and the Love Laundry Hero Award.

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The importance of organised activities

Author: Sara Stagg

Organised group activities form an important part of the day and of the weekly routine here at The Dower House. Our Events Co-ordinator is always busy making sure residents have a variety of group activities to go to should they wish to, each weekday morning and afternoon.

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Why keeping in touch is so important

Author: Sara Stagg

Moving into care can be a difficult time and so ensuring you keep in touch with your friend or loved one is vital to helping them adjust to their new home and way of life. Here we look at various ways you can do this and why it is so important to keep in touch.

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Coping with stress in later life

Author: Sara Stagg

April is stress awareness month and although you may be familiar with thinking about stress in the workplace, are you able to see when you may be experiencing stress due to factors in your personal life, or recognise when those close to you are feeling stressed?

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Housing options explained for older people

Author: Christine Farmery

One of the most important factors when considering older people’s futures is where and how they are going to live in later life.

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7 Ways to Support Elderly Neighbours This Festive Period

Author: Christine Farmery

For many, the festive season is a time of year filled with the joy and togetherness of friends and family. For others, those festive tidings can emphasise their disconnectivity and loneliness.

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How to live independently for longer in later life

Author: Christine Farmery

As daily limitations due to age increase, it can be worrying that independence is not sustainable and there may come a time when you need to re-think where and how you are going to live in later life.

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Preventing slips, trips, and falls in the elderly

Author: Christine Farmery

As the days get colder and darker, and the ground becomes more slippery, the risk of falling increases, particularly for older people. According to the NHS, around 1 in 3 adults over the age of 65 and half of people over 80 will have at least one fall a year.

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Protecting older people from scams and fraud

Author: Christine Farmery

According to analysis by Age UK, an older person in England and Wales becomes a victim of fraud every 40 seconds. Scams are common and scammers can be clever; anyone can be caught out and it can be worrying that your older loved ones could be a particularly vulnerable target for fraud.

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