by Melanie Meads | Jun 21, 2021 | Q1Care News, Uncategorised
At Q1Care we understand that the ‘Care Conversation’ isn’t always easy, especially with those we hold dear. For some, the prospect of care can be a sign of failure, a loss of their independence and all that they hold close to them, the memories they have built in...
by Melanie Meads | Apr 22, 2016 | Uncategorised
Have the hard frosts snuck up on you these past few mornings? I know they have with me. Imagine the thousands of elderly people who will have woken on winter mornings cold, lonely and feeling isolated because the paths were too slippery to venture out to get...
by Melanie Meads | Apr 21, 2016 | Uncategorised
The prospect of a loved one having a diagnosis of dementia can be a daunting, if not terrifying prospect. It is estimated that 47.5 million people around the world are currently living with dementia, and although treatments are improving all the...
by Melanie Meads | Apr 20, 2016 | Uncategorised
Palliative care aims to treat or manage pain and other physical symptoms. It will also help with any psychological, social or spiritual needs. Palliative care includes caring for people who are nearing the end of life. We believe that everyones wishes should be...
by Melanie Meads | Apr 18, 2016 | Uncategorised
I think we have all felt lonely at one time or another. Perhaps it is physically lonely. A husband or wife has gone away for the weekend, kids have flown the nest. How about mentally lonely? We are worried, anxious or stressed and feel we have no one to talk to. If we...
by Melanie Meads | Apr 17, 2016 | Uncategorised
For the frail and elderly in our communities it is particularly important to pay attention to eating and living well in the Winter as prevention is always better than cure! Of course some of us will do all we can to avoid feeling unwell and may still be struck down...
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