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!
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.
Read moreWhy 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.
Read moreCoping 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?
Read moreHousing 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.
Read more7 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.
Read moreHow 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.
Read morePreventing 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.
Read moreProtecting 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.
Read moreFive signs your loved one may need residential care
Author: Christine Farmery
It is a very difficult decision to make, and often one that your relative may not immediately agree with, but there are signs to indicate when a loved one may not be able to cope with living on their own any longer.
Read moreEnjoy a taste of life at The Dower House
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