Treatment could be changing, but what type of care is needed for dementia patients?

Dementia refers to a group of conditions that cause the impaired ability to remember, think or make decisions. These changes can interfere with or impede everyday activities. While many ageing adults may occasionally misplace their belongings or forget information, dementia is not considered a normal part of ageing.  There is currently no cure for dementia…

Read More

What are palliative care principles?

Palliative care is designed to support those who have been diagnosed with a serious, long-lasting disease or a life-limiting illness. The goal of palliative care is to ease pain and discomfort as much as possible while helping a person make the most out of the time they have left.  Read on to learn more about…

Read More

When should someone be offered palliative care?

Palliative care is specialist care provided to those living with a life-limiting or serious illness to help them manage pain and make the most out of life – but when should it be offered? While this is a very personal decision, this blog contains helpful information on the benefits of receiving palliative care so that…

Read More

Understanding dementia and depression

Dementia is the term used to describe a group of conditions caused by abnormal changes in the brain. These changes interfere with a person’s ability to remember, think and make decisions – which can have a significant effect on daily living. The most common type of dementia is known as Alzheimer’s disease.  Living with dementia…

Read More

What’s the difference between a care home and a hospice?

Many people wonder what the difference between a care home and a hospice is – and which option is right for them. This question becomes even more relevant when a person is reaching the end of their life and may require specialist care.  In this blog post, we provide information on palliative care in Chadwell…

Read More

Caring for people with dementia and vision loss

Loss of sight is common as we age, but what happens when someone with dementia is also losing their vision? This can be a challenging time not only for the person diagnosed with the disease but also for any family involved.  We provide dementia care in Chadwell Health, Romford to support those living with dementia,…

Read More

Dementia and the advance care plan

Thinking about the care you want in the future and discussing your wishes with family and healthcare professionals is an important plan of planning – especially for people who have recently been diagnosed with dementia. Creating an advance care plan ensures that your desires and preferences are recorded and taken into account. Read on to…

Read More

Care for colitis and Crohn’s disease

Living with a complex condition can be challenging, bringing new challenges to everyday life. These challenges can make it difficult to continue living safely and comfortably at home and can prompt the need to move into a care home.  We provide residential care in Chadwell Health, Romford to support you or your loved one as…

Read More

4 myths about working in care

Are you interested in joining the care industry? Working in care can offer an exciting and fulfilling career. At the end of each shift, you get to go home knowing that you brought a bit of sunshine to someone’s life.  But what’s working in care really like? You may have picked up some ideas of…

Read More

Your home away from home

Choosing to make the move from your home to a care home can be accompanied by many layers of emotion. You may be sad to leave the place you’ve spent many years and made so many memories. You may be anxious to enter a new environment where you don’t yet know anyone. Perhaps you’re even…

Read More