Keeping active and independent Archives - Page 2 of 4 - The Good Care Group

Keeping active and independent Archives - Page 2 of 4 - The Good Care Group

Ways to keep fit in later life

Posted 11 Nov 2019

Ways to keep fit in later life

It’s never too late to get into shape – in fact, the advantages of fitness are often more apparent in later life. Ageing increases the risk of developing health conditions as our bodies begin to slow down. Without actively maintaining

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Keeping elderly people with beloved pets

Posted 11 Nov 2019

Keeping elderly people with beloved pets

It’s an emotional and upsetting decision facing a growing number of elderly people who are no longer able to look after themselves: what to do with a much-loved pet that is not permitted to join them where they to move

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How to get your loved one involved with National Allotments Week

Posted 11 Nov 2019

How to get your loved one involved with National Allotments Week

Learn about the events being held to mark this year’s National Allotments Week, and how your loved one can stay active and socially engaged by getting involved. This year's National Allotments Week is scheduled to commence on 14 August, providing

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Healthy habits of the world’s oldest people

Posted 11 Nov 2019

Healthy habits of the world’s oldest people

It’s human nature to look to those who have enjoyed great longevity as purveyors of living wisdom. We hope to discover the secret to their lengthy lifespans, and replicate the method in our own lives too. It’s human nature to

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Balham wellness cafe

Posted 11 Nov 2019

Balham wellness cafe

A free and friendly group for senior local residents and their carers to enjoy tea, cake and social activities. The Good Care Group and Home Instead Wandsworth are hosting a wellness cafe in Balham. This is a FREE and friendly

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Walking 8,900 steps a day could lower risk of Alzheimer’s, researchers claim

Posted 08 Nov 2019

Walking 8,900 steps a day could lower risk of Alzheimer’s, researchers claim

Walking just under 9,000 steps a day could help protect the brain from Alzheimer’s disease, researchers have claimed. ‘Beneficial effects were seen at even modest levels of physical activity’. Walking just under 9,000 steps a day could help protect the

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What are the alternatives to pet rehoming?

Posted 08 Nov 2019

What are the alternatives to pet rehoming?

Getting older and having more complex care needs can bring about a tough decision if you have a pet at home. If you’re thinking about residential care, you’ll want to carefully research the organisation’s policy on animal companions. Unfortunately, not

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Elderly weight gain: Techniques for helping your loved one stay healthy

Posted 08 Nov 2019

Elderly weight gain: Techniques for helping your loved one stay healthy

Gain tips and advice for helping support elderly weight gain. These simple steps could help your loved one overcome weight loss and maintain healthy body size. Older people may unintentionally lose weight for a variety of different reasons. This can

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6 fun and creative indoor winter activities for older people

Posted 08 Nov 2019

6 fun and creative indoor winter activities for older people

These fun indoor activities for older people will help your loved one stay active and socially engaged throughout the winter months. Winter activities for older people do so much more than just entertain; they can help to keep your loved

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Enrich lives by enhancing the home environment with live-in care

Posted 08 Nov 2019

Enrich lives by enhancing the home environment with live-in care

Find out how live-in care enables you to go about enhancing the home environment in ways that aren’t possible with a residential care arrangement. Enhancing the home environment is a self-expressive process that most of us spend years, if not

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