By Marion Foreman We take exercise into care homes.Ā Thatās a very simple statement ā but there is so much more to it than that. We meet and assess most of the residents of the care homes we work in.Ā We get to know them; we find out who they are and what matters to [...]
Just as there are huge pressures on the NHS so there are on the Social Care system.Ā A report carried out by an independent MP, Frank Field found low wages, zero hours contracts and a heavy work load amongst carers visiting people in their own home.Ā Those who work for the private sector have different [...]
Muscle mass can begin to decline from the age of 40.Ā This is known as sarcopenia and can quickly lead to the loss of function and a consequent loss of independence.Ā Strong muscles can go a long way to helping to prevent falls and all the damage that can occur.Ā Strong muscles also encourage mobility [...]
