Laura Luckett

An overview of Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson’s Awareness Week, organised by UK charity Parkinson’s UK recently took place (11th – 17th April 2011). It is designed to raise awareness of the condition and reassure and support people living with the condition that there is help out there for ... Read >

How an early diagnosis of dementia can improve quality of life in later years

Dementia is usually associated with old age, but onset can be from early middle age. In the UK, some 10% of individuals aged 70 and over, and 20% of people aged 80 and above, are living with dementia. It’s a condition that is experienced all over the worl... Read >

80% of elderly people with depression can be helped

One in five elderly people living in the community is living with depression. Although there has been some stigma attached to depression in the past, awareness and understanding of the condition has improved over recent years. Indeed, Depression Awareness... Read >

Care at home for elderly couples

Couples who reach an elderly age together are in a fortunate position and one where the expectation is to be able to enjoy their senior years together, relaxing, enjoying each other’s company and taking pleasure in the pastimes they have always wanted to ... Read >

New guidelines for diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease

One of the most concerning aspects of Alzheimer’s disease for those living with the condition, their families and their home care companies is the absence of a definitive cure. However, scientists across the world are researching potential cures and k... Read >

The Benefits of Elderly Care at Home

Most elderly people want to stay in their own homes for as long as possible, yet often they are placed in residential care homes when it isn’t really necessary. Fortunately, awareness of the services provided by home care companies/a> is growing. The h... Read >

Benefits to the Medical Profession of Home Care

Whether an elderly person is infirm, struggling with mobility, living with a complex condition such as dementia or simply in need of some company, the services and support of a live in professional carer can make all the difference. It can make a differen... Read >

Different Types of Dementia

The term ‘dementia’ is used to describe the symptoms that occur when the brain is affected by certain diseases and conditions, such as memory loss. What is important to understand is that there are various different types of dementia. Usually, people ... Read >

End of Life Care

End of life care helps many elderly people through their final days. In simple terms, end of life care/a> means the care, treatment and support that is provided to help someone to live as well as possible before they die. End of life care also covers e... Read >

Funding Care at Home

If you or your relative has reached a point where care at home/a> is required there are lots of options open to you from a range of service providers providing round-the- clock live in care. However, it is vital to consider how you are going to fund it, a... Read >