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articulates what the whole care sector should be aiming to achieve. The overarching commitment is to help keep us mentally and physically well, to involve us in decisions about our care, to help us get better ... dementia requires specific training. Small changes in the way staff talk, such as being empathetic and warm, make a substantial difference to the person’s wellbeing. The Alzheimer’s Society provides guidance
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Stopping smoking • Taking regular exercise • Eating a healthy diet • Not drinking too much alcohol • Keeping your blood pressure at a healthy level • Preventing and managing diabetes • Maintaining a healthy ... 2005/06 2010/11 2013/14 Number of older service users Good quality care and support is not just about keeping people alive and safe. It should enable people to live meaningful lives. A central part of achieving
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Stairs and hallways can cause real issues and increase the risk of a fall. Here are some tips to help keep you safe: • Rugs and mats at the top or bottom of the stairs are a trip hazard, so it’s a good idea ... navigate as possible – it’s a good idea to avoid placing furniture where it might block your way and keep your paths through rooms clear. • It might be useful to have Post-it Notes or some other prompt at
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000 PEOPLE SIGNED OUR PETITION TO EnD THE CrISIS In CArE WE HELPED MORE THAN 65,000 OLDEr pEOpLE KEEP ACTIvE AND EAT WELL THROUGH FIT AS A FIDDLE 95% OF ENGLISH POSTCODES ARE COvERED By A LOCAL AGE UK ... as a Fiddle. We have helped more than 65,000 older people, new to Fit as a Fiddle, learn about keeping active, eating healthily and improving their mental health. We have also trained more than 1,300
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aged 50+ years with arthritis who replied ‘No’ when asked if the doctor or nurse had explained how to keep it from worsening, England, 2009 ................................................................ ... obesity epidemic is a major threat to health in later life Encouraging and enabling older people to keep physically active Addressing health inequalities in later life and acting to improve the health of
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aged 50+ years with arthritis who replied ‘No’ when asked if the doctor or nurse had explained how to keep it from worsening, England, 2009 ................................................................ ... obesity epidemic is a major threat to health in later life Encouraging and enabling older people to keep physically active Addressing health inequalities in later life and acting to improve the health of
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how to engage isolated older men has had a huge impact as it is one of criteria to bring them and keep them involved in projects (Delivery Organisation). Others planned to ‘mix and match’ the training ... volunteers. Further, there were a number of examples of, or having successfully applied for, funding to keep specific activities afloat due to applying the principles of CT: Some care homes are struggling as
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For example, one evaluation in Finland and Slovenia that taught older people to use the internet to keep in touch with others, such as through email, was shown to have the potential to reduce loneliness ... companionship and well-being.183 Couples are more likely to be able to provide each other with a safe, warm, and comfortable environment to live, plentiful access to healthy foods, and other activities related
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home. Alarms should bear the British Standard number BS 5446 and the Kitemark. Test them monthly and keep them free from dust. Use a step ladder or get someone to help you when fitting, testing or cleaning ... fire guard and sweep the chimney Fire guards let you safely enjoy an open fire. It’s important to keep your chimney and flues swept to prevent fire and the build-up of carbon monoxide which can lead to
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your mental health 19 Other ways to keep healthy Quitting smoking 24 Looking after your eyesight 25 Looking after your hearing 26 Keeping your bones healthy 27 Keeping your teeth healthy 28 Caring for your ... climbing stairs, carrying shopping, and getting washed and dressed. You’ll be in a better position to keep doing the things you enjoy, too – from hobbies to going on holiday. 7 If you’re just getting started
