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How can I help dad who’s become pessimistic and dependent after his stroke?
Much as we would love to help overcome all the challenges of ageing, we do have to accept that some situations can’t be completely fixed. David’s dad is struggling after a stroke but is resistant to change. Dr Lesley Trenner offers advice on supporting older parents who are facing unwelcome changes in their lives. Dear […]
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6 practical tips for helping a loved one rebuild speech abilities after a stroke
The Stroke Association reports that every five minutes, someone in the UK has a stroke. At least 87% of the patients have ischemic strokes where a blockage in the arteries results in halting blood supply to the brain. A stroke is a traumatic experience, and recovery and rehabilitation is a long process. Close to 33% of […]
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Heath, wealth and quality of life – news round up for older people
Here’s this week’s roundup of news and developments that affect our older family and friends: Lack of dental care available to care homes Care home good practice guide released Dental access crisis in Wales Virtual GP firms pushed to open real surgeries GP practices working together to offer vulnerable patients more time Leading NHS expert […]
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News for caregivers May 2019
The NHS continues its move into digital consultations to avoid unnecessary hospital and GP visits. NHS Continuing Care funding in England is being quietly withdrawn from thousands of patients. With the UK Government still too distracted to address failing social care, more policy groups have created their strategies to solve the crisis. Stroke deaths are […]
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How to cope when your parent has a stroke
Suffering a stroke is a danger at almost any age, but it’s our parents who are often most at risk. It can be terrifying when a parent has a stroke but making sure we’re aware of the warning signs, as well as the risk factors, can help to prevent permanent damage to our parent’s memory. […]
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Age and swallowing problems – how speech therapy helps
Swallowing difficulties can be associated with ageing, or might be the symptom of another health issue. Speech and language therapist Laura Dawson describes how problems can be identified and addressed. Swallowing food and drink is something we take for granted. It’s part of everyday life, and without the ability to swallow we would compromise our […]
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How speech therapy can improve communication
As our parents age they can face challenges that make speech more difficult. Speech and language therapist Laura Dawson explains how to identify the issues and how our parents can be helped. Why is communication important? Communication is vital. We communicate our decisions, needs and opinions verbally. It’s the basis of forming relationships. When anyone […]
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