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Social isolation among the elderly is a prevalent issue in the UK. According to Age UK, over 1.4 million older people in the UK regularly experience loneliness.

Dementia is not an individual disease, but rather an umbrella term for the impaired ability to remember, think, judge, reason and perceive that has worsened overtime and become severe enough to interfere with doing everyday activities.

Caring for an elderly loved one is a deeply rewarding yet often demanding responsibility, and it’s essential for caregivers to find moments of rest and rejuvenation.

Person-centred care, at its core, means involving individuals and their loved ones in decisions about their care. While this sounds straightforward, it is not always the norm.

In a heartening display of community collaboration, Lorraine Mayhew, the Lifestyle Lead at Belmont Castle Care Home in Bedhampton (part of the Future Care Group), has embarked on a groundbreaking initiative.

When we refer to intergenerational relationships, we are typically referring to a connection or interaction between individuals who belong to different generations within a family, community, or society.

During end of life care our goal as care providers is to treat the person, not the illness, and our focus is on providing the best care possible.

Navigating the delicate realms of palliative care, end-of-life care, and hospice care is a vital aspect of our care home consortium’s daily operations.

Navigating nutrition and hydration during palliative care can be a challenging and nuanced aspect of supporting individuals facing serious illnesses.