It can be difficult to come to terms with if you find your loved one’s health deteriorating. Making the decision to pursue specialist care service can be a difficult one. And, here at Sova Healthcare we understand that finding the right specialist care service for your loved one is a crucial decision that requires plenty of careful consideration.  With there being so many providers to choose from, it’s important that you do your research so that you find a provider that best fits your family member’s needs. At Sova Healthcare, we understand that this can be a difficult process. Our team c ..read more

Living with dementia can be challenging, both for individuals and their loved ones as they struggle to live independently in the comfort of their own home. Living with dementia can significantly affect their everyday lives and as the disease develops they may not be able to perform simple tasks on their own leading to increased assistance from family and friends. As the condition progresses, it becomes essential to create a dementia-friendly environment that promotes comfort, safety and a sense of familiarity. If your loved one in particular has memory loss or finds it difficult to learn new t ..read more

When your loved one ages, it’s natural to start thinking about their care and wellbeing. Many families across the UK are faced with a tough decision of deciding between home care or residential care for their elderly family members.  While both options have their advantages, there are many reasons why choosing home care might be the best choice for your loved one. It’s worth bearing in mind that every person is different and has their own set of individual needs and preferences. This needs to be taken into account when choosing home care over residential care. We’ll explore whether you sh ..read more

If you are caring for a family member who has dementia, it can be challenging finding the right activities for them to participate in. However, there are plenty of dementia-friendly activities that you can do with your loved one. When incorporating activities for someone with dementia, you need to take a few things into account. In particular, you need to remember their personality, as well as likes and dislikes prior to them being diagnosed with dementia. For example, if they enjoyed playing snakes and ladders, incorporate that as a regular activity for them. It’s worth remembering that peopl ..read more

People with dementia can have several issues when it comes to getting good quality sleep. Not only can it affect your loved one from doing everyday activities, but also their ability to sleep during the night. Depending on the type of dementia the person has, this can present various challenges for you and your loved one. Tasks that require minimal efforts such as eating and drinking may be exhausting for the person to carry out regularly and this may lead to them needing to sleep more often. There are other external factors that can contribute to sleep problems outside of dementia, such as Al ..read more

When you think of Christmas, you think of Christmas cards, the annual Christmas Day family dinner and presents scattered under the tree. If your loved one is living with dementia, Christmas can be both stressful and overwhelming for them, resulting in tension and pressure for your fellow family members. There are things that you can do to include your loved one in your Christmas celebrations, so that they can join in on the festivities. This involves making a few tweaks to how you celebrate Christmas with your nearest and dearest so that they don’t feel lonely and isolated in their own home. I ..read more