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Please find below our blog posts which provide a selection of useful and interesting articles, news and discussions. We want our clients to get the most from life and so try to stay up to date with what’s available in and around Brighton and nationally.
Incontinence – still a taboo?
Incontinence still feels like a taboo subject. We meet so many families who find it impossible to broach the subject of incontinence with their Mum or Dad, husband or wife. And yet it is so much better to tackle the issue before it becomes a problem. It might be...
Can my pharmacist help?
Start with your pharmacist Pharmacists are highly trained and yet we don't always think "can my pharmacist help?" when we need medical advice. The Government has now woken up to this. They are very keen that we use our pharmacists more instead of funnelling all our...
Food and drink
Are you eating well? Food and drink is a subject close to our hearts here at Home & Company! But we are very aware that getting older or living with long term health conditions and disabilities can make eating well and drinking enough really tricky. Cooking for...
Could live-in care be right for you?
Have you considered live-in care? If your support needs are significant but you want to stay living in your own home could live-in care be right for you? Live-in care means you have a carer with you 24/7, and that can provide so much reassurance, especially at night....
Spring cleaning
Time to spring clean your home? It's never too late to get started on your Spring Cleaning! Isn’t it lovely to have the warmer weather, the chance to get the windows and doors open and let in some fresh air? It's a great time of year to do things that aren't part of...
Living with Dementia
The dementia conversation According to the Alzheimers Society almost 1 million people in the UK are living with dementia. That number is set to rise due to our ageing population and later life expectancy. On the plus side, we are much more open about dementia. Greater...
Get active
Time to get active What a fabulous start to April! Sunshine, warmth, lots of flowers and blossom around, and a great time of year to get active! We took part in the Active for Life event recently. Run by Brighton & Hove Council, it is aimed at over 50’s and...
Top tips for looking after your teeth
Keeping your teeth tiptop Our teeth have to last us a lifetime so we need to treat them well. Here are some top tips for looking after your teeth from the experts; Top tips from dentists Brush twice a day, using a fluoride toothpaste in the morning and again before...
As we emerge from Winter it’s time to get out and about
Keep moving As we emerge from Winter it's time to get out and about! You may feel more like getting involved in some of the activities on offer locally. Here are a few ideas to whet your appetite. Getting out and about The Heathwalks movement is led by volunteers and...