What You Need To Know About Vascular Dementia
Whether you, your loved one, or someone you care for have recently been diagnosed with vascular dementia, we know that it can be a particularly difficult time and you may have many unanswered questions about the condition. It could be that you don’t know much about the condition, or perhaps you want to know more so […]
What Happens When You Have A Stroke
t is important to educate yourself on stroke and the warning signs, whether or not you or a loved one have been directly affected by the condition. By simply reading this article, you will be more informed on what a stroke is and what to look out for, and therefore be more equipped to notice the signs […]
Supporting Elderly Neighbours
There’s no question that modern life can be busy; the pressures of work and family often mean that our feet barely seem to touch the ground as we dash from one location to another. We frequently have to cram as much as we possibly can into every day, and once we finally get home, we […]
The Coronavirus Outbreak and Live-in Care
As the country prepares itself for another national lockdown, our attention is turned towards our elderly loved ones who are the group most at risk of serious illness. It is understandably a worrying time for anyone with a loved one who falls into this category, particularly if they have an underlying medical condition or age-related […]
Rules Regarding Pets
When looking for care there are many things to consider. One of the most sensitive issues being the family pet. Cats and dogs naturally become an integral part of a person’s family. They help with loneliness and most people build strong bonds and relationships with their pets. When the time has come to move into […]
Rules on Decorating & Furnishings
Nervous about moving your loved one into a care home? Packing up your belongings and moving into a care home is a big step for anyone. Here are some simple tips on how to make their new room feel less clinical, less intimidating and more homely. Of course there has to be a balance between […]
How to Apply for a Blue Parking Badge Permit
The blue badge permit was setup to allow people with mobility issues to park their car close to shopping, entertainment and work facilities. It allows drivers, or their blue badge holding passenger to park in allocated parking spaces free of charge. It also allows blue badge holders to park on double yellow lines for up […]
Why Work in Care Industry as a Carer
A career in the care sector is renowned for being one of the most rewarding jobs you can do, and for many good reasons. Being a carer means you are able to make a real difference to peoples’ lives on a daily basis – from cooking their favourite meal to making sure they are safe […]
Stages & Signs of Dementia | What to Look For?
Dementia is an umbrella term used to describe a range of disorders. There are many forms of dementia, the most common forms including Alzheimer’s disease, Vascular dementia, Lewy bodies and frontotemporal. Dementia is a progressive disorder with symptoms gradually worsening over time. Global Deterioration Scale (GDS) is an assessment tool used to determine which stage […]
Coronavirus (COVID-19) exposes new depths of loneliness. We at Unicare can help
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has put loneliness in the spotlight like never before. When lockdown came, suddenly the majority of the population were asked to remain at home, isolated from other households and work colleagues, leaving most of us missing human contact with our families, friends, neighbours and co-workers. Some people who had never experienced […]