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Huntington’s disease is an idiopathic, enervating, and lethal condition characterised by a progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain. The process gives way to a wide range of physical, cognitive, and psychiatric symptoms that are proportionately aggravated over time and dramatically influence the person’s everyday life. Understanding Huntington’s disease is highly beneficial for those…

When it comes to arranging care, there are so many different services available: nursing homes, assisted living facilities, specialist care homes, home care agencies, self-employed carers, regulated providers, non-regulated providers… the list goes on. While finding the right care provider can be a daunting task, the extensive offer means you are likely to find a…

As Deaf Awareness Week approaches, we want to shine a light on the available resources and support for the deaf community. In the UK, 1 in 6 adults are affected by hearing loss, and around 900,000 people are severely or profoundly deaf. Despite its prevalence, there is still a general lack of understanding of deafness…

Whether you are a professional caregiver or taking care of a loved one, navigating this role can be a complicated task. Caring for another person is one of the most fulfilling, most wonderful things we can do in our lifetime. However, it requires us to pay even more attention to our health and well-being since,…

While it’s true we decide our level of involvement around celebrations for almost any occasion, the traditions tied to Halloween aren’t as conventional or warm-hearted as the ones associated to other holidays. For example, for those who may not feel particularly attached to the Easter holidays, the sight of adorable Easter bunnies hardly poses any…