A 93-year-old veteran who served for 27 years in the British Army has praised his live-in carers for enabling him to live independently at home and continue his lifelong hobbies. William (Bill) Shepherd, 93, from Leicestershire, developed dementia in later life and needed some extra support with his day-to-day activities, but wished to stay […]
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As one of the most life-threatening conditions you can experience, it’s little wonder that an entire month is dedicated to Strokes and how this can massively impact people’s lives. Throughout May, the condition will be put under the spotlight as researchers continue their pursuit in finding more effective treatment and care plans for sufferers of […]
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The pandemic has proven to be a hugely alarming ordeal for people with certain vulnerabilities, making the need for quality care perhaps the most important it has ever been. After the announcement was made in March 2020 about the emergence of the Coronavirus and how this, along with Brexit, could provide a major crisis for […]
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Since Parkinson’s is a progressive disease, the prevalence over common symptoms will become greater over a certain period of time. In the early days, people who are diagnosed with the condition are likely to notice significant changes in their movement, and will develop an involuntary shaking motion. It’s also important to identify signs that someone […]
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This April, Avelon Live In Care will be helping the world engage with the condition of Parkinson’s to spread some much needed awareness for people who are directly affected. The aim has always been to create sustainable platforms which can help provide better support to individuals who find even the most basic things we usually […]
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Live-in care provider, Avelon Live In Care, has been commended by the sister of one of their Hampshire clients for providing what she describes as an exceptional carer who went beyond the call of duty. Claire Huddart, a much-loved oncology nurse from Fordingbridge in the New Forest, sadly passed-away due to ill health last […]
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Did you know… “Motor Neurons are special nerve cells in the central nervous system that control our muscles.” – NRS Healthcare Motor Neurone Disease (MND) occurs when the ‘motor neurones’ in the brain stop functioning as they should. As ‘motor neurones’ are responsible for transmitting messages from the central nervous system to the brain, once […]
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In her latest blog for us, Beth Britton looks at the effects of living with tinnitus and offers some practical advice Imagine hearing buzzing or ringing in your ears or head that isn’t coming from the world around you. Seems inconceivable? Not for someone living with tinnitus. Tinnitus is a debilitating condition where a […]
Read MoreWhen someone close to you has suffered a stroke they’ll likely need a lot of support from loved ones when they return from the hospital. You may be fortunate enough to be in a position where you can access a Live-in Care Worker for your loved one; in this case, a lot of the day […]
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In her latest blog for us, Beth Britton provides tips for family members concerned about a loved one’s health One of the areas of care and support that I am most passionate about is helping families to avoid a crisis when the lives of older or disabled relatives take an unexpected turn for the […]
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One of the most notable ways we’re reminded of the imminent arrival of Christmas is when we hear Christmas music. From songs and carols on the radio, to festive TV adverts and the tinny music blaring out from shops, it’s either something you celebrate hearing or complain about. But imagine if you couldn’t do either. […]
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In her latest blog for us, Beth Britton celebrates Human Rights Day and challenges us all to uphold our rights as a beacon of fairness. “Where, after all, do universal human rights begin? In small places, close to home — so close and so small that they cannot be seen on any maps of the […]
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