What is person-centred care? Person-centred care is an approach to healthcare that focuses on the needs and preferences of the individual receiving care. It recognizes that each person is unique, with their own set of values, beliefs, and experiences, and seeks to tailor care to meet their specific needs. Person-centred involves a collaborative approach between healthcare providers and the individual receiving care, as well as their family or caregivers where appropriate. It places a strong emphasis on communication, listening, and empathy, with the aim of building a strong, trusting relationship between the provider and the person receiving care. Person-centred care is a guiding principle of the NHS and it has made efforts to implement person-centred care into its policies and
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How to Use a Dosette Box
If you or a loved one are having difficulties remembering to take your medication, a dosette box offers a practical and easy-to-use solution to medication management. Forgetting to take your medications or taking them incorrectly can have serious consequences for your health, especially for the older generation. In this short guide, we offer practical advice and guidance on how dosette boxes work and how you can use one to effectively manage medications. What is a dosette box? Medication management has grown increasingly complex over the years. Age UK estimates that around 1 in 5 adults in the UK are living with two or more complex conditions and that over half of people 75 years or older are taking five or more medications
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What Does Arthritis Feel Like?
Arthritis is one of the leading causes of pain and disability worldwide, especially for older adults. In the UK, millions of people have arthritis or other similar conditions that cause swelling and pain in the joints. Everyone experiences arthritis pain and symptoms differently depending on their own family history, lifestyle factors and the type of arthritis they have. Here we will answer important questions such as, “what is arthritis pain like?” so that you know the signs and symptoms to look out for when caring for a loved one or managing your own condition. What is arthritis? Arthritis is a common condition that causes swelling and tenderness in a joint. The most common symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness which
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WHAT IS THE CQC?
As an independent regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) plays a crucial role in maintaining the quality and safety of health and social care services across England. From hospitals to care homes, the CQC sets and enforces important standards. It ensures that people all across the country are receiving high-quality care, tailored to their needs. Here we explore what the Care Quality Commission is and what it does. You will also learn why the CQC’s oversight is so important for anyone seeking care and support in England.
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Maybe it’s time to talk about Power of Attorney
What is power of attorney? A Power of attorney (POA) gives a trusted person the legal authority to make decisions on behalf of a loved one if they lack the mental capacity at some time in the future or no longer wish to make decisions for themselves. Power of attorney is generally given to a family member or close friend. The nominated person will be able to make decisions regarding the health and care or personal finance-related matters on behalf of their loved one. Starting the conversation If you feel that a loved one would benefit from having a POA, it’s best to start the conversation early – before your loved one’s health starts to decline or when a diagnosis
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Personal Care
THE BENEFITS OF RETURNING HOME FROM A CARE HOME
Live-in care is the safer option The recent pandemic has highlighted the potential risk that care home settings pose to elderly residents. At Oxford Aunts we are always looking for opportunities to improve our clients quality of life and even more so during these unprecedented times.
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CARE HOME VISITING GUIDANCE CAUSING CONFUSION FOR FAMILIES
A LONELY SUMMER FOR CARE HOME RESIDENTS Many will remember the heart-wrenching images of families visiting residents in care homes at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic – gazing through the window of the home just to get a glimpse of their loved ones. However, this has now been replaced with confusion and turmoil for the 400,000 plus care home residents and their families across the country as the new guidance over visitors to care homes is interpreted differently by different care providers.
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GETTING READY FOR WINTER
PREPARING FOR AN UNPRECEDENTED WINTER At Oxford Aunts we recognise the importance of preventative planning to keep people safe and well in their own homes, particularly in the winter months. This year with the prevalence of Covid-19 in our communities and a potential second wave of transmission and infection we are working hard as a team to be ready to meet all these challenges.
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