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How to have the ‘Care Conversation’
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...
Carers Week 7th – 13th June
“Make Caring Visible and Valued” This week charities are coming together to raise awareness, highlight the challenges and recognise the contributions of the 6.5 million unpaid carers across the UK. These carers are providing unpaid care and support to a family member...
Dementia Action Week 2021
Dementia Action Week is 17 - 23 May 2021. Join us in raising awareness about dementia, the symptoms, the treatments and how we can support you and your loved one throughout the entire process. What is dementia? Dementia is a syndrome (a group of related symptoms)...
Make May Purple
What is stroke? A stroke is an attack on the brain that occurs when the blood supply to a part of the brain is cut off. A stroke can affect how the body works, how you think and feel. There are three different types of stroke. Ischaemic stroke: caused by a blockage...
What is Complex Care?
Complex care is care for people with many needs often related to medical issues such as chronic illness, mobility impairment, serious continence issues, visual and hearing impairments and other issues which mean the person needs input from others in order to stay in...
Stress Awareness Month
Since 1992, Stress Awareness Month has been held every April in order to raise our awareness about both the causes of stress but also how we can destress. Over recent decades the levels of stress experienced have slowly risen to a point where according to the Mental...
Staying active as you get older
Staying active is one of the most important factors of maintaining your health, energy and independence as you get older. The NHS recommends that those aged 65 and over should take part in daily physical activity, any form is beneficial but the more you do of it the...
A spring story
March 2021 Q1Care A spring story Mother’s Day What a year we have had! Last year we were merrily going along in early March waiting for spring and with an eye on a news story about a new strain of flu in China. Little did we know that this would turn into the...
Living with Dementia
Faith, hope and clarity – staying sane when the roles reverse.
We are pleased to share details of our next event. Tuesday, 5 March 2019 6:30pm-8:00pmDouai Park, Woolhampton, Reading RG7 5TG Receive guidance on how to deal with practical, legal and financial issues that may arise when arranging care for an elderly or incapacitated...