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Why time outdoors benefits health of elderly people
There is a lot of scientific evidence to prove that being outdoors connected with nature has positive effects on our health and wellbeing. Spending time close to nature improves our mood and outlook on life. Just being outdoors in our own garden is healthy to both mind and body helping older people improve wellness and functioning for longer. The […]
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Personal care in the elderly and role of care worker
Personal care and general hygiene in the elderly may become more challenging and standards may slip relative to those that were adhered to for years. Having to accept assistance with everyday tasks can be a daunting prospect. Caregivers may no longer be able to assist or are faced with stubborn behaviour when it comes to assisting an […]
Who needs home care and how to get help
By year 2020 there will be an estimated 15.5 million people in the UK over the age of 65 years old. This is up from 10 million in 2012. Life expectancy in the UK is increasing year-on-year, and so too is the demand for care. With the growing awareness of the types of care available including […]
Tips on preventing falls in the elderly
Falling can have serious consequences for elderly people so it is important to know what impacts it can have to their health. According to research¹ one in three people aged over 65 fall every year – the number one cause of injury. Falls are the most common cause of injury related deaths in people over the age of […]
Home care services that enable independent living at home
If you or an elderly relative would like to stay living at home but require some support, a home care provider such as Novus Care can help. Our care services enable people to live independently, whether they live alone or as a couple. Whether you need assistance with domestic chores a couple of times a […]
What services for elderly living at home are available?
Care services for elderly living at home is, for many the preferred option to moving into a long-term care residence to get the assistance they need. Home care services are the right choice for those who need minor assistance with daily activities. There are a range of home care services available to help older people maintain their independence […]
Homecare worker from Novus Care shortlisted for award
The Hertfordshire Care Awards ceremony was held on Friday 25th November to acknowledge those dedicated to the contribution they make to care services. We are delighted to announce that one of Novus Care staff – Claire Kipps – was shortlisted for ‘The Care Newcomer Award’. Claire was one of 3 short-listed for the whole of Hertfordshire. The criteria for the […]
Why care at home services can stimulate creativity
Care at home services provide more than the basic needs of support. For an elderly person to know someone cares and is there to offer encouragement goes a long way to giving that person a purpose in life. The positive impact creativity can have on a person’s quality of life is well documented. Any home […]
Why do older people choose to have care in their own home?
Home care for the elderly is often referred to as domiciliary care and describes the care services that support and enable people to continue to live in their own homes and in their local community – with all it’s benefits. Most of us, even at an elderly age prefer to be in our own homes for as long […]
Home care provider in Watford recruiting care workers
Novus Care is recruiting to fill home care worker vacancies due to the growing demand for care for the elderly. Today more and more people are wanting to live independently at home, rather than move to residential care. This has created an ever growing demand for care at home services. Many of our home care assistants […]
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