Over the last few months, we have seen a real change in our society, as well as with hygiene standards and protective equipment. Even with these unprecedented time, it is incredible to see how our staff continue to go above and beyond to make a real difference and continue to provide safe services, not just …
#Commitment #Dedication #Professionalism These are our values of our people to provide the best #care. This is what our care teams demonstrate on a daily basis. Our sincere gratitude goes out to all our care teams. In these moments, this is more true than ever. #Carers, #Supervisors, #Coordinators, Compliance Team, Recruiters, Admin Support, Finance Team and Managers. Thank you! Thank …
For advice on Coronavirus or if you have been travelling and are concerned you may have coronavirus then use the 111 online coronavirus service to find out what to do next. If you are told to self-isolate, help us to support you by emailing our Emotional Support and Wellbeing advisor, Carol Jackson carol.jackson@dalecare.co.uk Symptoms of coronavirus and how …
We asked our carers to let us know which of our service users were alone over Christmas and then in December we went out visiting them with a Christmas hamper each. We travelled all over County Durham, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough and Stockton. It really did bring a smile to their faces and the carers loved it …
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Flu vaccination is available every year on the NHS to help protect adults and children at risk of flu and its complications. Flu can be unpleasant, but if you are otherwise healthy it will usually clear up on its own within a week. However, flu can be more severe in certain people, such as: anyone …
A CONFERENCE aimed at increasing understanding of dementia and sharing good practice has been praised by The Queen’s representative in County Durham. The Lord Lieutenant, Sue Snowdon, opened the “Living With Alzheimer’s and Dementia” event staged at Hardwick Hall, near Sedgefield. Mrs Snowdon said: “Tackling the stigma around this condition is becoming a higher priority for …
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Call for Government action ahead of event to raise awareness of dementia A SPEAKER at a North-East event aimed at raising awareness of dementia has called for Government action to accelerate finding a cure. Anthony Horan, community speaker for Alzheimer’s Research UK – the country’s leading dementia research charity – will address the “Living With …
Asthma is a long-term condition that affects your airways – the tubes that carry air in and out of your lungs. You could say that someone with asthma has ‘sensitive’ airways that are inflamed and ready to react when they come into contact with something they don’t like. Asthma tends to run in families, especially …
When a person with dementia finds that their mental abilities are declining, they’re likely to feel anxious, stressed and scared. They may be aware of their increasing clumsiness and inability to remember things, and this can be very frustrating and upsetting for them. If you are looking after someone with dementia, you can help them …
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It’s true that our bones tend to lose strength as we get older. But even in later years there is plenty we can do to slow down bone loss and avoid the bone-thinning disease osteoporosis. In general our activity levels tend to drop as we get older. You may feel you don’t have the energy …