According to the National Institute of Mental Health, anxiety disorders are currently the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults age 18 and older. Anxiety disorders can include a range of classifications including generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and specific phobias. While doing […]
Only one in four of English voters have faith in the current system in place to care for them in old age. Major polling shows care is a top priority for voters and indicated that among middle aged voters concern about how they will cope in their older years is something that […]
Pleurisy іѕ inflammation οf thе thin lining around thе lungs. Whаt іѕ going οn іn thе body? A thin lining, known аѕ thе pleura, exists around thе lungs. It allows fοr smooth, comfortable movement between thе chest wall аnԁ thе lungs аѕ a person breathes. Thе pleura gets rough аnԁ […]
What is Cystic Fibrosis? Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited condition affecting the glands that produce body fluids or secretions. In CF, these secretions are stickier and thicker than normal. This hinders the functioning of important organs, such as the lungs and digestive system. Causes of Cystic Fibrosis The exact […]
What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a condition where the bones become thin and weak, and break easily. It frequently goes undiagnosed until a fracture occurs, as there are no warning signs. The spine, wrist and hips are particularly vulnerable to fracture. Osteoporosis Causes The bones are a living tissue, just […]
If you smoke, giving up is probably the greatest single step you can take to improve your health. Impact on Health Smoking’s impact on public health is huge. In the years from 2007 to 2008 there were 1.4 million UK NHS hospital admissions for diseases caused by smoking. Smoking is […]
Deciding what we mean by ‘older people’ is a little arbitrary. The World Health Organization classifies people aged between 45 and 59 as ‘middle age’, 60 to 74 as ‘elderly’ and over 75 as ‘old’. But the nutritional needs of older adults are difficult to neatly categorise into absolute age […]
Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) is a term used to describe narrowing of the blood vessels supplying the heart. Like all other parts of the body, the heart muscle needs a blood supply of its own to give it food and oxygen. The blood vessels which supply the heart are called […]
For help around the house, cooking a meal or assistance with bathing to providing a qualified nurse to help with wound care or rehabilitation. Whatever you may need call us we would be happy to help.
We have a wide range of equipment for hire or included with our services. Contact us for more details and let us help you make your life a little bit easier.
