GUEST BLOG: Prioritising care at home
As the NHS gears up for the burden likely to be placed on already stretched resources by Coronavirus, attention is turning once again to the excessive number of elderly patients in hospitals. Not only are they blocking much needed beds, but they are also the primary at risk group: how can they be protected from […]
Number of very elderly needing round-the-clock care set to double by 2035 in England
The number of adults aged 85 years and older needing round-the-clock care will almost double to 446,000 in England over the next 20 years, according a new modelling study published in The Lancet Public Health. Meanwhile, the overall numbers of over-65s requiring 24-hour care will rise by more than third to over 1 million in 2035. […]
Bodies must collaborate to stamp out elderly loneliness, says NICE…
A new quality standard compiled by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is urging housing organisations, the voluntary sector and councils to work together to help and care for vulnerable older people. The standard indicates those ‘most at risk’ should be guided to a whole host of social groups, from dancing or swimming […]
Industry Spotlight: Elderly care and the Christmas period…
The Christmas period can be a difficult and lonely time for the elderly. Whether you’re a carer or welcoming an older relative or friend to spend time with you this year, there are a few things to take into consideration to ensure everyone has an enjoyable Christmas. Ben Atkinson-Willes, founder of Active Minds suggests the […]
