Posts by Kingfisher Care
Combatting Loneliness and Social Isolation in Elderly People
As we grow older, our social lives can begin to rapidly change. It can be harder to get out and about; friends or relatives may live slightly out of reach, and health concerns may make it harder to socialise. With the addition of Covid-19 and its variants, loneliness and isolation in elderly people has become…
Read MoreWhat are Personal Care Services & When do You Need it?
What are personal care services? What are personal care services and when do you need it? Personal care services are also known as domiciliary care. These are services that help people to live independently in their own homes while still receiving some additional help and support with their daily tasks to maintain their well-being. Personal…
Read MoreTips for communicating with a person with Dementia
“Use humour when you can to laugh with them, not at them” Tips for communicating with a person with Dementia Communicating with a person with dementia can be incredibly stressful for both parties. It is important to be patient and adapt how you communicate. Dementia can cause confusion and mood swings, as well as potentially…
Read MoreHow to Help a Loved One with Diabetes
“Type two diabetes is different to type one” How to Help a Loved One with Diabetes Type two diabetes is different to type one. A person diagnosed with type one doesn’t make any insulin, whereas those with type two are insulin resistant, which can lead to a reduction in insulin production over time. Type two…
Read MoreHelping a loved one deal with Parkinson’s disease
“Around 145,000 people in the UK have Parkinson’s” Helping a loved one deal with Parkinson’s disease Around 145,000 people in the UK have Parkinson’s and it is estimated to grow to around 172,000 by 2030. It can affect both men and women, however, it is 1.5 times more likely to affect men. Parkinson’s is a…
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