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Staying positive during lockdown

For people of any age it’s extremely difficult to stay positive during such a worrying and uncertain time, and even more so for the elderly and vulnerable. We’ve put together some top tips on staying positive during the lockdown that you can use or pass on to elderly relatives, neighbours or friends. Stick to a […]

A helping hand for the elderly and vulnerable in Wales

The elderly and vulnerable may not always be aware of the help that is available to them so we have put together a handy list of places you can get help should you need it.   Did you know if you’re over 60 you can travel on buses for free? If you need help claiming […]

Our I-care initiative

As part of our I-care initiative to deliver faster and more focused person-centred outcomes, we have embraced the latest technology to help our carers perform their roles more effectively and efficiently. Staff use smart phones, laptops and tablets to enable them to react quickly to various issues and log them in real time. Using technology […]

Our at a glance guide to knowing the signs of dementia

Early detection of dementia is extremely important, so we’ve put together a list of signs you can look out for: Memory loss that upsets day-to-day living Issues solving problems Difficulty completing familiar tasks at home or work Confused about the time or place Trouble understanding visuals and spatial relationships New problems with writing or speaking […]

The person-centred care approach

At Abacare we’re big champions of the person-centred care approach, which aims to see a person with dementia as an individual, rather than focusing on their illness or on abilities they may have lost. Instead of treating the person as a collection of symptoms and behaviors to be controlled, person-centred care considers the whole person, […]