Author: Sara Stagg
Maintaining a strong immune system to help ward off typical winter illnesses like flu and the common cold has always been important for older people. This year, COVID-19 has placed even greater emphasis on ensuring that we all head into the colder months with a strong immune system.
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Do you remember when old age was something that only happened to other people? When, back in your 20’s, you couldn’t understand why your parents or grandparents complained about getting old?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Staying fit and active in later life is a crucial factor in maintaining your independence, ensuring you enjoy a good quality of life and protecting you against illnesses including heart disease, cancer and depression.
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