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There’s no denying that caring for someone with dementia is difficult, but it can also be incredibly rewarding when you see them happy and full of life. At Old Alresford Cottage, a residential care home in Hampshire, we specialise in providing the very best dementia care based on respect, dignity and understanding, whether that’s full time or respite care. Read on to discover some of the core values we maintain when caring for our residents.

Though loneliness is a growing problem that affects people all year round, the condition is often made worse during the festive period. Due to a number of different reasons, including retirement, reduced mobility, loss of loved ones and family moving away, the older generation can find Christmas to be a particularly difficult time. We outline 3 things you can try to help you not only make it through the festivities, but to enjoy them too.

In a surprise announcement, neuroscience drug giants Biogen have announced a brand new drug that can slow the progression of Alzheimer’s is ready for approval. 

On 12th October, nations across the globe mark world arthritis day. The campaign, dubbed Don’t Delay, Connect Today, was started by the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) in 2017 and seeks to raise awareness about rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs), including their symptoms and the importance of receiving an early diagnosis. 

A new study in America is conducting research into combining exercise and virtual reality to see if it can help prevent age-related cognitive decline and dementia.

Before moving into any care home, it’s important to get to know what kind of lifestyle they can offer you. At Old Alresford Cottage, no two days are the same and our fine country house offers our residents a range of accommodation, a variety of daily activities, and a delicious, ever changing menu.