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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.
Five steps to healthy ageing
Author: Philippa Thompson
Joan Collins famously once declared ‘Age is just a number’ but as we age it’s natural to worry about what the future may bring. The UK has an ageing population, and knowing how to age well is an important consideration. At The Dower House, we believe there are five core areas of your life to think about when it comes to maintaining your health, vitality and independence.
Read moreSupporting your loved one’s move to residential care
Author: Philippa Thompson
Our recent article looked at the importance of taking care of a person’s mental health and wellbeing as well as the physical aspects. Given that moving home is widely recognised as one of the most stressful events you face in life, when your loved one moves into residential care it’s crucial to take steps that will ease the transition.
Read moreManaging mental health and wellbeing when moving into care
Author: Philippa Thompson
The UK has an ageing population, and according to the Office of National Statistics in 2018, 11.9 million people in the UK were aged 65 or older. That was around 18% of the population. Age UK estimate that by 2030 this will have increased to 21.8% of the population. This inevitably means that there will be an increase in people living in private and state social care.
Read moreHelping older people stay healthy in the heat
Author: Philippa Thompson
It’s fair to say that we have been blessed with a magnificent spring this year. As we head into summer, it would be lovely to see that continue. Being able to enjoy one’s garden is certainly a relief as older people continue to observe the lockdown restrictions.
Read moreFive ways to prevent isolation leading to loneliness
Author: Philippa Thompson
In our last blog, we looked at how to use technology to keep in touch. This article looks at ways to keep a healthy mind and body when isolation and social distancing means that you are unable to do many of the things you enjoy and may be starting to feel lonely as a result.
Read moreUsing technology to keep in touch
Author: Philippa Thompson
Many of us take technology for granted – especially when it comes to staying in touch with people. It’s an everyday part of modern life which is used to a greater or lesser extent depending on what you do for work, your hobbies and, to a point, your age.
Read moreFunding later life care
Author: Philippa Thompson
Worries about funding later life care are common and may start long before you, or your loved one, are no longer able to live safely and independently at home. The team at The Dower House are not able to provide financial advice so we asked The Wealth Care Partnership to share the benefit of their experience in this guest post.
Read morePalliative Care and the Six Steps End of Life Pathway
Author: Philippa Thompson
The term palliative care is often thought to refer to the care someone receives at the end of their life. However, it is often provided alongside other treatment and therapies and will usually start before the person is considered to be reaching end of life.
Read moreWhat is Respite Care?
Author: Philippa Thompson
Caring for an elderly person can be demanding and periods of respite care may be beneficial for you and the person you are caring for. Respite Care is the term used to describe temporary care arrangements that allow a carer to take a break from their caring responsibilities.
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