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KEEPING THE ELDERLY AND THEIR RELATIVES WELL THIS WINTER IN EASTBOURNE…….
All of us can be affected by the cold winter weather. It is so important to look after yourself, friends and family. We hope you have taken advantage of the FREE flu jabs available for carers.
How to keep your home warm
Follow these tips to keep you and your family warm and well at home:
- if you’re not very mobile, are 65 or over, or have a health condition, such as heart or lung disease, heat your home to at least 18C (65F)
- keep your bedroom at 18C all night if you can – and keep the bedroom window closed
- during the day you may prefer your living room to be slightly warmer than 18C
- if you’re under 65, healthy and active, you can safely have your home cooler than 18C, if you’re comfortable
- draw curtains at dusk and keep doors closed to block out draughts
- get your heating system checked regularly by a qualified professional
For some more useful information and tips on keeping well this winter please visit the
NHS website. 
It’s beginning to look a lot like WINTER………………..
As you’ve all probably noticed the weather has started to turn cold.
Are you prepared for any car journeys you are looking to take?
We’ve put together a short checklist for you to follow –
– Ensure your mobile phone is charged
– Plan your route and stick to main roads where possible
– If necessary and safe to do so, park on main road and walk remainder of the journey
– Check anti-freeze and de-icer levels
– Carry appropriate footwear, warm clothing & a blanket
– Check tyre tread & pressures
– Check windows, mirrors and roof are clear from Ice/ Snow
– Carry a torch
– Ensure you have some snacks and a drink
This coming Thursday the 25th of October, staff from Everycare Eastbourne will be in the Arndale Centre for the day talking to people about the services that the company can offer and how they can help them or their loved ones stay at home.
There will be information on :-
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Live in care (24 hour care)
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Home care (hourly visits)
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Helping you stay at home
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How to fund your care
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Care as a career
Please feel free to visit us on the day or contact our office for more information on 01323 430762.
Everycare home care and live in care services can enable people to stay at home during the most challenging period of their lives.
Doctors are being encouraged to discuss people’s end of life choices much earlier with them and part of this discussion will involve where and how people spend their final days.
Doctors need to get better at having difficult conversations with dying patients and not just in their final days, according to a report from the Royal College of Physicians.
It says doctors should talk to people who could die within 12 months, who may be frail or terminally ill, and give them choices over their future care. But the report says that rarely happens and doctors should be more proactive.It recommends involving family, friends and carers in the conversation too.
The report, Talking about dying, gathered the views of patients, trainees and doctors on how to begin conversations about the end of someone’s life. To read more about this story visit the BBC website.
To find out more about Everycare home care and live in care services and how they can help you stay at home.
