How to Care For a Stroke Patient at Home

How to Care For a Stroke Patient at Home

How to Care For a Stroke Patient at Home When a loved one has a stroke, it can be difficult to adapt to their new care needs, which can put pressure on family and friends as well as lead to confusion and negative emotions for the stroke victim. It can be easier to...
Heart Failure Facts & Information

Heart Failure Facts & Information

In the UK, there are around 7.6 million people living with a heart or circulatory disease, so it is fairly common. Regardless of this number, however, there are plenty of misconceptions and myths surrounding heart failure and related heart conditions. In fact, the...
What Are the 7 Stages of Dementia?

What Are the 7 Stages of Dementia?

Dementia refers to a set of symptoms that are linked with progressive neurological disorders. The most prevalent forms of dementia are Alzheimer’s (dementia brought on by the Alzheimer’s disease), vascular dementia (caused by damaged blood vessels in the brain) and...
What Should You Do if an Elderly Person Falls?

What Should You Do if an Elderly Person Falls?

Falls can be very common with elderly people, in fact, some sources suggest it could be as many as 25% of older people who endure falls each year. This is understandable as many elderly people can find it harder to walk, might be visually impaired, or have other...