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Recent research has given the world a glimmer of hope for the future of dealing with Alzheimer’s disease – the most common form of dementia. The drug lecanemab appears to slow down dementia’s degenerative effects on the brain. Alzheimer’s is a degenerative disease that affects the brain, usually in later life. There is currently no […]

As we head towards a difficult winter, many elderly people living alone will find it a struggle this year. To provide extra support this Christmas, staff from several SureCare offices across the country are donating packages in our own Elderly Shoebox Appeal. Rising costs for energy, heating and essential items are making life harder for […]

Choosing the right care provider, either for yourself or somebody close to you, is an extremely important decision. Here at SureCare, we know you want to find a service that works for you and caters to your specific care needs. As one of the country’s most trusted home care providers, we believe it’s vital to […]

At one point or another, many of us will experience trouble with sleeping. We spend around a third of our lives asleep so it’s important we all get good quality rest at whatever age. We may not necessarily think of sleep as an important part of our lives, especially since we’re not really aware of […]

Last month saw the UK smash all existing temperature records, as an unprecedented heatwave caused thermometers to reach 40°C for the first time. With a warmer than average summer currently ongoing, we’ve put together a few tips to help you cope with the hot weather. We often spend long periods of the year stuck with […]

Many people across the country provide care for their loved ones on an unpaid voluntary basis. But what happens when family carers need to take a short break for themselves? More and more of us have taken on additional caring responsibilities for loved ones in recent years. Whether they are struggling with mobility issues in […]

As we get older, it’s quite common to have feelings of low self-esteem. Whether brought on by declining physical health, mobility issues or generally not feeling as youthful as you once were, having a negative outlook can impact greatly on daily life. Life is always full of ups and downs. Those with high self-esteem and […]

The recent news that British Sign Language is set to receive official recognition has put the spotlight on how difficult daily life can be for the hard of hearing. From hearing aids to cochlear implants, we take a look at how modern advances are supporting the deaf community. Hearing loss affects many people from all […]