Offering care services across England, we enable our clients to live safely and independently at home. We care for the elderly and support young adults and children. Our specialisation is in nursing and complex care services.
Offering care services across England, we enable our clients to live safely and independently at home. We care for the elderly and support young adults and children. Our specialisation is in nursing and complex care services.
Dignity is a fundamental human right and it’s a long-established core principle of the health and social care sector.
Dignity in care means providing care that supports the self-respect of a person. It involves recognising the capacities and ambitions of the people receiving support and not engaging in behaviours that undermine them. This can include respecting people’s privacy, treating them as equals and ensuring they have the support they need to live with choice and independence.
Have you ever looked at your prescriptions or medical records and wondered what all those abbreviations mean?
Abbreviations are used in medical settings to save doctors and nurses valuable time and space when writing prescriptions and other healthcare records.
A care plan is a written document that helps ensure all aspects of an individual’s care are addressed and that the client receives the personalised support they require. A care plan will outline the required level of support, how it will be provided, the goal and aim of the care and any other essential information.
As we or our loved ones age or face health challenges, the need for care and support becomes important. However, care is not just about providing physical assistance or help with daily living tasks, but also about meeting emotional, social, and psychological needs. A care plan [...]
Whether due to mobility concerns or other physical limitations, it can become more difficult to get out and about as we get older. This can sometimes limit the number of activities older people can participate in and can even lead to feelings of loneliness or isolation.
However, just because we may be spending more time indoors doesn’t mean that we can’t still have fun and engaging experiences. There are many enjoyable activities for older people that can be done from the comfort of home.
Integrated care is an approach to healthcare that seeks to address the issue of fragmented care. By bringing together different organisations and healthcare professionals to provide a coordinated and holistic approach to care, integrated care ensures that an individual’s needs and preferences are always at the forefront.
Today’s complex healthcare landscape often sees individuals receiving care from multiple providers, making it difficult for them to navigate their care journey. Integrated care puts the individual at the centre of their care plan, with all professionals involved in their care working together to provide the very best support for that person.
If you or a loved one requires extra care and support to live independently, it’s important to know that alternative options are available to care homes. An increasingly popular option is receiving professional care and support in your home. At-home care can provide you with the support you need to thrive independently while allowing you to remain in the comfort and familiarity of home. At Prestige Nursing & Care, we understand that every individual has unique needs and preferences when it comes to care. With over 75 years of experience in the care sector, we have a wealth of knowledge [...]
Since many older adults take one or more medications daily, it can be easy for a mix-up to happen. When it comes to older adults, medication management is especially important for improving their quality of life and preventing unpleasant side effects or overmedication.
A MAR chart is a tool that carers use to record the administration of medicine. By keeping accurate and up-to-date medication records, a MAR chart will help keep your loved ones safe.
Losing track of time is a common symptom of dementia. Not only can this be confusing and distressing for people with dementia, but it can also lead to problems such as forgotten meals, missed appointments or medication mismanagement.
Dementia-friendly clocks are a useful tool that can help people with dementia or memory loss keep track of time. These clocks and watches are user-friendly by design and include features like large, LED displays, easily visible fonts and voice-activated alarms. These features help people with dementia keep track of the time and date.
Vascular dementia is the second most common form of dementia. It is caused by damaged blood cells which reduce blood flow to the brain. According to Alzheimer’s UK, over 150,000 people are living with vascular dementia in the UK.
Here you can learn more about vascular dementia and how our specialist dementia care services can support people living with dementia and their families.
Panic alarms are the ideal solution for anyone with mobility or frailty concerns that wants to continue living safely and independently at home. These small, wearable alarm systems can call for help at the push of a button in case of injury, illness or falls.
If you are concerned about your safety or the safety of a loved one, here are 5 panic alarms for the older generation available in the UK that can bring much-needed peace of mind to your family.
