As the winter comes to an end and the weather starts to warm up, we’re all eager to get outside a bit more and increase our activity. The days are lengthening, and greenery is spreading through trees, making spring a great time for seniors to get outdoors and engage in various activities that can improve their physical and mental health.  From gardening to spring cleaning, there are plenty of ways for seniors to enjoy the spring season while staying active and social. In this blog, Four Oaks Healthcare will explore some of the best spring activities for seniors that can help them stay hea ..read more

As our loved ones age, they may experience a range of emotional and behavioural changes that can be challenging to understand and manage. One such change may be emotional outbursts, aggressive behaviour and temper tantrums, which can be distressing for both the elderly person and their family members or caregivers.  Angry outbursts can be caused by a variety of factors, from medical conditions such as dementia to physical discomfort. Understanding the underlying causes of these outbursts is crucial for helping an ageing adult deal with their emotions so that they can lead a happier and he ..read more

All healthcare services have faced staffing shortages since the pandemic, which is alarming in itself. But now the situation is worsening, as care homes struggle severely to overcome staffing shortages. With some nursing homes even resorting to closures due to staff shortages, the situation is serious. In this blog, Four Oaks Healthcare explores this crisis and its effect on residents and those who can’t get a place in nursing homes. What are the Causes of the Care Home Staff Shortages? There are a number of causes for this staff shortage, but the main reasons are, unsurprisingly, wages and re ..read more

The care industry in the UK is facing serious staffing shortages and has been for years now. The COVID-19 pandemic caused huge waves worldwide, but the care industry was particularly hard-hit. One of the stand-out options for bridging the staffing gap is hiring international healthcare professionals. However, the issue with hiring outside of the UK is that the UK is no longer part of the EU. As such, foreign healthcare professionals require sponsorship to take up a position in UK care homes or as live-in carers. In this blog, Four Oaks Healthcare explores visa sponsorship as an option for fixi ..read more