Discussing Care for your Loved Ones: When and How?
Talking about care for loved ones can be hard – but it’s important. Here’s how to start.
Spotting Strokes in the Elderly
Strokes in the elderly are a major health concern. The good news is that strokes can be prevented through lifestyle changes, proper medical care, and early detection of signs and symptoms. In this article, we’ll discuss how to spot signs of a stroke in elderly people, as well as steps you can take to help […]
How Does Weather Impact Mental Health in the Elderly?
Mental health can be a delicate topic, but it’s especially important for elderly people. The mental health in the elderly is impacted by many different factors and the weather can be one of them. This article examines how weather changes—whether it’s due to seasonality or extreme weather events—can affect mental health in older adults. We’ll […]
When to Discuss Options for care
Having to move a loved one into a care home can be a difficult and emotional conversation. Even if you know it is the best decision for your family, feeling like you are abandoning an elderly relative can be hard to cope with. It’s important to remember that options for care are available and that […]
Care Home Activities for Rainy Days
Rainy days can be a challenge for care homes and their residents. With outdoor activities off the table, it’s important to come up with creative indoor activities to keep elderly residents engaged and entertained. We’ve compiled a list of care home activities that you can use on those stormy days when everyone is stuck inside. […]
Residential Care Homes Help Families
We all know how care homes can help elderly people, but there are many benefits to their families too. Residential care homes can provide support and assistance to elderly people while also enabling their families to have peace of mind that their loved ones are being cared for. In this article, we will look at […]
Winter Activities for Elderly People
As winter rolls in and the weather get colder, it’s important to make sure that you’re still staying active. For elderly people, this can be a challenge, as they may not be able to get out and about as much as they used to. There are plenty of winter activities for elderly people to keep […]
Winter Health Tips for Elderly People
As we age, our bodies become more susceptible to health problems. The winter season can be particularly tough on our health, especially for elderly people. It can be tricky to stay in tip-top condition, so it is important to stay on top of our health. So, we have developed this guide with our winter health […]
Making Christmas in Care Homes Special
Christmas is a special time of year for many people, but it can be extra special for those spending it in a care home. For families, it can be difficult to know how to make the day special for their loved ones, so we’ve put together some tips on how to make Christmas in care […]
November at Hilgay Care Home and Care Homes in the Area
November has been a fantastic and busy month. Here’s our monthly newsletter to update you all on what we’ve been up to and how we set ourselves apart from other care homes in the area. Robinswood Band We were lucky enough to be visited by the fantastic Robinswood band, who put on a brilliant performance […]