Caring at Christmas | Prestige Nursing + Care

There’s never been a better time to get into care work than at Christmas. Find all you need to know about caring over the festive season with Prestige Nursing.

In December 2014, research from Age UK showed that over 400,000 elderly people were worried about spending Christmas alone. It’s very concerning that some of the most vulnerable people in society have to spend the festive season without company – especially when you consider that loneliness has been shown to compound some of the issues that elderly adults regularly face. For example, research has suggested that loneliness could accelerate the effects of [...]

Caring for a child with a severe physical neurological and physical disabilities

Jack has an unknown, but severe, neurological condition. He requires round-the-clock care; his mother Vicky was recommended Prestige Nursing+Care (Doncaster) to provide care and support to Jack and his family. Read their story here.

Jack has an unknown, but severe neurological condition.

The eight-year-old has complex medical needs that include, Supra Nuclear Palsy, Balbar Palsy, scoliosis of the spine, global developmental delay, hiatus hernia, fundoplication, micronutrients, gastrostomy and a specialist tracheostomy.

He has had numerous hospital admissions throughout his life and is such a fighter. He has almost died on numerous occasions over the years and his parents have held him whilst they [...]

Could Retirement Villages Resolve Old Age Loneliness?

With the rise of what is fast becoming known as a loneliness epidemic among the elderly, alternative methods of care are being explored by researchers to prevent a rapidly aging population from feeling isolated.

One such suggestion, from the think tank the International Longevity Centre (ILC), is the introduction of US style retirement villages, which have far higher levels of community than traditional care homes, according to a recent survey. Retirement villages target those who are considering downsizing and are designed to be practical for those in early retirement, while allowing for adaptations to be made later on in life.

The survey [...]

Dealing with Bereavement for the Elderly

Top Tips on Dealing with Bereavement for the Elderly

Bereavement is something that affects us all at some point. If one of your elderly parents dies, leaving the other alone, this will undoubtedly have an effect on them. This can be especially distressing for them if the death was sudden, and it can often result in a huge adjustment for the surviving partner.

They may have spent most of their lives together and shared responsibilities, and now they may have to take on new tasks and develop new routines at the same time as coping with their loss.

Often it is difficult to know [...]

Health tips for the elderly during hot weather

Top health tips for the elderly during hot weather

Summer may still seem like it has yet to get going, but the hot weather will soon be upon us. If you have an elderly parent or relative, now is a good time to start thinking about ways to keep cool should a heatwave strike.

Heatwaves and Health For the Elderly

Few people complain about warm summer days, but when the heat gets too much, enjoyment can quickly turn to discomfort. Even worse, a heatwave can present a danger to elderly people.

According to the NHS, it is the [...]

Conversations on care

Conversations on care: it’s good to talk

Research shows nine in ten people would like to be cared for in their own home. However, with three-quarters of older people not discussing their wishes with family members, care decisions are often left until crisis point.

Looking to the future can be very difficult; many find it hard to acknowledge the aging process and potential onset of illness. A recent survey found that people find it easier to discuss their will, funeral wishes, finances and medical issues than where they would like to be cared for in their old age. Research involving more than [...]

Hospital discharge

Hospital discharge: know the facts

A hospital stay can be a worrying and, on occasion, a confusing time for you and your loved one. We’ve put together some handy facts about what to expect from the hospital discharge process, information on the choices available and advice so you can help the process run smoothly.

Planning ahead

When someone is getting hospital care that’s been planned in advance, planning for their discharge should start before they go into hospital. If the visit is unplanned then within 24 hours of a person’s arrival in hospital a treatment plan will be developed which will include proposals [...]

Summertime tips for older people

Beat the heat: summertime tips for older people

Expert forecasters claim 2014 could be the hottest summer on record, so we’ve put together some top tips to ensure you can help keep your loved ones comfortable during the heat wave.

Forecasters say Britain is on course for scorching temperatures this summer with extreme ‘heat spikes’ pushing the mercury into the 80s or higher, all the way until the end of August. Experts claim there is a seventy-five per cent chance that we are on course for record sunshine which could put even last year’s searing temperatures into the shade.

We’ve put together a [...]