Blog

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. You'll also find the latest news from The Dower House, including outings and activities, special events and staff achievements. We hope this will help give you a flavour of what life is like at The Dower House!

Three ways to boost your immune system this winter

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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Five ways to ensure you can keep enjoying your garden in later life

Author: Sara Stagg

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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Five steps to healthy ageing

Author: Sara Stagg

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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Supporting your loved one’s move to residential care

Author: Sara Stagg

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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Five ways to prevent isolation leading to loneliness

Author: Sara Stagg

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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Funding later life care

Author: Sara Stagg

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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Palliative Care and the Six Steps End of Life Pathway

Author: Sara Stagg

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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What is Respite Care?

Author: Sara Stagg

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 Active In Later Life

Author: Sara Stagg

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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