Preventing elderly isolation due to hearing loss
By far the most common cause of hearing loss is ageing, with three quarters of deaf people being over the age of 60. Often this hearing loss comes on gradually, and sadly, many older people simply ignore the symptoms, or view them as a natural part of ageing about which nothing can be done.The impact […]
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What is pet therapy, and how can it help people living in residential care?
Pets make people happy, which is why so many of us choose to keep a pet at home. But as well as making us smile, the health benefits of engaging with a pet are numerous. Playing with a friendly animal, be it a dog, cat, rabbit, guinea rabbit, or other friendly four legged friend has […]
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