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Living with dementia can be difficult, but there is research to suggest that animal therapies can help those with the condition. Here, Sean Whiting from pet and equestrian supplies specialist Houghton Country explains the benefits that animals can have for people with dementia. Dementia can be a very lonely condition, with many patients suffering from emotional and […]

Choosing the right care option for you or your loved one can be a difficult decision. When we become reliant on assistance from others, it can be hard to imagine how it would be possible to remain in our own homes, but here at Sova Healthcare we believe that every client should have the right to stay

5 Questions to Ask a Healthcare Services Provider Home Care Services from healthcare providers can be challenging to choose from, especially when you are looking for yourself or a loved one. Not only do you need to make sure that they are able to offer the level of care that you require, but also that

Film and television are increasingly choosing to use dementia and Alzheimer’s as plot points, or even to drive entire narratives. It is no secret that dementia has a prevalent place within our society, with 850,000 sufferers in the UK alone; this number is expected to rise to 1 million by 2025. With so many people affected by

Although we don’t doubt that a nursing home has a place in the care world, there are many instances when live in care is preferable, and certainly more desirable. To help you understand why this is we have come up with 5 advantages that live in care has over living in a care home. One on One

Technology has been playing a very important part in caring for dementia patients and their quality of life. Among its many benefits, technology has provided an array of opportunities to improve safety and enable those diagnosed to live a normal everyday life. Why Is Technology For Dementia Patients Needed? From simple devices like digital clocks and communication

How To Communicate With Someone With Dementia Dementia is a disease that is affecting more and more people in the UK. With over 850,000 people suffering from some form of dementia, such as Alzheimer’s disease, and with that figure expected to rise to above 1 million by 2025, developing efficient ways for communicating with someone with dementia

How to Improve Memory Loss in Alzheimer’s Patients Alzheimer’s disease is a physical disease that causes a buildup of proteins in the brain, which then forms structures known as ‘tangles’ or ‘plaques’, that can cause nerve cells to die, as they block signals and connections in the brain. This can cause a significant loss of

What Does the UK’s Roadmap out of lockdown mean for those receiving care? As the UK moves towards the government’s irreversible end of lockdown there are plenty of questions left unanswered or unclear. This is the case in particular when looking at the care sector. After a tough 12 months, it’s important that those receiving