Elder Health Concerns

It’s no secret that as we get older our bodies are prone to wear and tear – from heart health to cognitive conditions or malnutrition. Fortunately, there are ways to manage and improve health issues, especially if you or a loved one have a good support network.  And if you’re looking for complex care in…

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Multiple sclerosis and complex care

Home care is more than just caring for the elderly and frail. Our carers are trained to provide care to those with complex needs including for people living with multiple sclerosis (MS). While we understand people living with MS may need a more hands-on, round-the-clock approach, our aim is to bridge the gap between clinical…

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How we deliver end-of-life care at home

Caring for a loved one who is nearing the end of their life is never easy. It can be emotionally challenging, physically demanding and you may have less time for others and for yourself. Our carers are specially trained to deliver end-of-life or palliative care at home so your loved one can stay in familiar…

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The Progression of Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia. It is a degenerative condition, meaning symptoms become progressively worse over time. Alzheimer’s symptoms include confusion, forgetfulness, speech problems, delusions and hallucinations. If you’re worried about a loved one with Alzheimer’s and you need dementia care in Blackburn, read on to understand how our specially trained carers…

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Supporting Stroke Awareness Month

Strokes affect around 100,000 people every year in the UK, which amounts to one happening approximately every 5 minutes. Although there are some risk factors that increase your chances of having a stroke – such as lifestyle factors, family and medical history, and your ethnicity – they can happen to anyone, any age, at any…

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Red Cross Week

Red Cross Week is an annual celebration of the work done by the British Red Cross, a humanitarian organisation that supports vulnerable and marginalised communities. It ties in with World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day on May 8th. At Choice Care, we also pride ourselves on helping vulnerable people, including families caring for loved…

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