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What are the signs of dementia? Did visiting loved ones raise concerns they are showing signs of Dementia? Unsure what dementia signs to look for? The modern family is quite literally growing apart and although emotional ties are strong, the time between family visiting elderly relatives is less frequent than ever before. Visiting loved ones […]

Lydia, one of the Field Care Supervisors for our Godalming branch is a keen Stoolball player and was recently at a tournament with her family. Whilst there, Lydia spotted Roger, one of the users of the weekly Rosemary and Sage dementia café that our local branch are regularly involved with. Lydia became concerned that he […]

Rosemary who’s in her 70’s and her son-in-law from Cranleigh, Surrey took on this exhilarating challenge in memory of her beloved husband Peter who received home care from Novus Care after being diagnosed with cancer. Peter was a wonderful man, always so very friendly and a delight to see and our carers loved going to […]

There are more than 30,000 out of hospital cardiac arrests (OHCAs) in the UK each year and over 7.6 million people in the UK are living with a heart or circulatory disease. According to the British Heart Foundation (BHF) 260 people every day are admitted to hospital due to a heart attack – however in […]

What are the 7 stages of dementia and how long does each stage last? Breaking down dementia into dementia stages helps health care professionals measure the progress of the disease. There are three phases – pre, middle, and late stage dementia. However, dementia is not usually diagnosed by health care professionals until dementia stage 4 […]

There are currently hundreds of elderly people stuck in hospitals around the country when they needn’t be. The term bed-blocking sounds as if the patients themselves are unwilling to move – this is definitely not the case as most are desperate to get home. Bed blocking costs on average £400 per bed per night with […]

During winter, elderly people can often struggle to stay warm in their homes. As we age, our immune systems become weaker and we are less able to fight off viruses. However, there are a number of ways we can keep our elderly loved ones warm this winter. So here are a few top tips to […]

Why work in care? Whether you are looking to change your career, leave school or return to work, there are a variety of reasons to become a carer. Working in the care sector is renowned for being one of the most rewarding jobs you can do as you’re making a difference to people’s lives… every […]

The number of people living with dementia in the UK is set to increase to over 1 million by 2021 and over 2 million by 2051 and this number is increasing as people are living longer. When a relative or loved one starts developing dementia, every family member is affected and will be trying to […]

With temperatures rocketing across the country, it’s important to check in on your elderly loved ones or someone you think might be vulnerable. According to the NHS, the over 75s and people living with mobility problems are particularly at risk as being dehydrated can lead to feeling faint which can lead to dizziness and falls. […]