Category: Health and Fitness

Winter Care for the Elderly

The cold winter is starting to bite as temperatures have dropped dramatically in the UK over the past few weeks. Cold weather is not something that many people enjoy, but it can be life-threatening...

An introduction to trauma informed care

Trauma informed care is an approach that recognises and responds to the impact of trauma. It acknowledges that many people in the UK have experienced trauma in their lives, such as abuse, neglect or...

Signs You Have a Build Up of Earwax

Earwax is produced in the ear canal to help protect it from germs. It usually passes out of the ears with normal movements of your jaw (chewing and talking), or when you shower or...

Becoming a Healthcare Assistant

In order for a hospital ward to run efficiently, health care assistants are needed. A health care assistant provides support to both the patients and also the doctors and nurses who are working with...

Why Elder Care Is Important

Getting into a career as an elderly care provider can be extremely rewarding and beneficial. Besides caring for older people physically, you may also gain a unique perspective on their values and life lessons.