On Sunday the 8th of September, the CareCo Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) team braved the elements along the treacherous Pacific Course in the name of Macmillian’s Mighty Hike imitative.
The loss of our faculties is something that concerns us all, but many look no further. The potential knock-on impact of a person’s mental health can be even greater still. Isolation. Disengagement. Mortality salience. The list goes on and on of the potential impacts.
Let’s look at some equipment. Sock Aids are designed to help keep the socks open whilst on the floor so you can simply slide your foot in without the need to lift your leg. I say ‘simply’, but it’s fair to say there is generally an amount of practice needed with these items. It will either work beautifully or it won’t work for you at all – it varies from person to person!
Living with dementia can present unique challenges for a lot of people. We’re all too aware of this and so we want to help with different tips for supporting people who are suffering with dementia.
Cardiovascular diseases are a collection of conditions that affect the heart and blood supply. They are the leading cause of death worldwide, but the good news is that survival rates from cardiovascular diseases are better today than they have ever been. The following living and mobility aids are useful for people with cardiovascular diseases.
Living with osteoporosis can be challenging and it can quickly reduce your mobility. It can also lead to an increase in risk of falling. Fortunately, there are now many mobility aids that help improve comfort, safety and independence for those with the condition.
This year, I’ve been having an ongoing struggle with seeking restful rest. I find it difficult to switch off even at the best of times, and I’ve tried my hand at many of these popularised methods of winding down… with varying levels of success.
Something I often speak about in reference to my chronic illness journey is the fact I’m an ‘in-betweener’. I’m frequently caught between being ‘well enough’ to look after myself, but still needing support to live the life I choose. And one of the areas where I think this is easiest to see is in my living situation.
After I graduated from university and moved back in with my family, I knew t...
Times are strange for many chronically ill people at the moment. Even though lockdown restrictions have eased, many of the chronic illness community have found themselves facing a somewhat unexpected challenge; re-building tolerance for everyday life.
I’ll be honest, there was initially a part of me that thought the many weeks of staying indoors and shielding during lockdown might be benefic...
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Featured Careco Author:
Natasha Bruce-Jones is an Occupational Therapist who is passionate about improving independence and quality of life for those with difficulties.