Dementia And Hallucinations – What You Need To Know
Dementia can cause a person to see or hear things that aren’t there. This can be scary and difficult to watch for people around them. If you think someone close to you is experiencing hallucinations, read on. Here we will discuss dementia and hallucinations - what you...
What Is A Care Needs Assessment?
There may come a time when you start to recognise that a friend, relative, or perhaps yourself, needs some extra help or support in daily life. But you’ve no idea where to turn. In most cases, the first requirement is a care needs assessment. Here we will discuss what...
What Is Respite Care?
Caring for a loved one is a full-time, round-the-clock job. Family carers are often unpaid and juggling other responsibilities such as their home, family and, in many cases, a full-time job. Caring for a loved one can be rewarding, but also very challenging. It’s...
Do I Have Arthritis?
Arthritis affects more than 10 million people in the UK, both adults and children. It is a condition that causes pain and inflammation in a joint. If you are experiencing joint pain and wondering if it could be arthritis, keep reading. There are many...
Dementia Friends and Dementia Friends Ambassadors
At Eximius, we are proud to have team members that are Dementia Friends and Dementia Ambassadors. If you're not sure what a Dementia Friend or Ambassador is or how you can get involved, keep reading. What is a Dementia Friend? Dementia Friends is part of a global...
Helpful gadgets if you’re living with arthritis
Are you one of the millions of people in the UK living with the pain of arthritis? Day-to-day tasks can seem impossible sometimes but there are an array of helpful gadgets available now to help make your life with arthritis easier. You want to maintain your...
Spotting And Managing Dehydration In The Elderly
Dehydration affects the elderly more rapidly and more profoundly than it does younger people whether they live independently or in a care home, so it’s important to recognise and treat signs of dehydration as soon as possible. Here we will discuss the...
Living well with Osteoarthritis
If you’re one of the 9 million people in the UK living with symptoms of osteoarthritis, you may find some aspects of daily life more difficult. Physical limitations can be frustrating and emotionally draining too. But there are things you can do to take control of...
Loneliness In The Elderly And How To Prevent It
As more and more research proves how detrimental loneliness is to a person's health, the number of people experiencing loneliness is rising. This is especially true for older adults and the elderly. But we can combat loneliness and its negative impact on the mental...
Preventing Falls In The Elderly
More than 1 in 3 people over the age of 65 experience a fall each year. Unfortunately, in older adults, a fall can lead to broken bones, a hospital stay and can be the start of more serious problems. Falls can be a serious threat to the quality of life of older...