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18/05/2021

This week is Dementia Action Week.

Simple tips like being physically active and quitting smoking can help to keep your brain healthy.

Find out more about reducing your risk of dementia here: alzheimersresearchuk.org/dementia-information/reducing-the-risk/

17/05/2021

13/05/2021

Did you know, 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem of some kind each year in England?

Our mental health is a big part of our lives, it includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we act, how we think and how we feel. It governs how we make decisions, manage stress and communicate with others.

It is key at every stage of our lives, from our childhood right through to adulthood.

The overall number of people reporting mental health problems continues to rise each year and there are a number of factors that can impact negatively on someone’s mental health.

But we have a few tips that can help to improve mental health:

Meaningful activities such as going to work, learning something new, personal hobbies and the ability to do everyday activities can give a sense of purpose and promote engagement and stimulation.

🃏 Playing a card game with friends or alone can boost mental stimuli and help promote brain health. This is especially true for older adults. Games can also trigger the use of visualization, memory and sequencing skills.

☎️ Social isolation and loneliness can affect many people, particularly in older adults or those who live alone. Picking up the phone and talking to a loved one or friend is a great substitute for face to face, in person contact. Talking can improve your enjoyment of life and help you feel connected.

🚶 It has been reported that those with physical health conditions have a higher likelihood of suffering from depression than those who are physically well.

Exercise has been proven to be effective for various mental health issues – from those more common, such as depression and anxiety, to those less common, such as schizophrenia and dementia.

🌻 Going on a daily walk is good for the body and good for the mind. And this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week is all about connecting with nature, so get out and get moving!

What would help you to boost your mental health?

19/04/2021

MS Awareness Week 2021 runs from 19-25 April. More than 100,000 people have MS in the UK and it’s important to raise awareness and spread the word about Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

What is MS?
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an unpredictable condition that affects the brain and spinal cord. In MS, the coating that protects your nerves (myelin) is damaged. This causes a range of symptoms like blurred vision and problems with how we move think and feel.

MS is a lifelong condition and unfortunately, there is no cure for MS as yet but continued research, treatments and specialist support can help us to understand MS and how to treat it.

We have a range of products available at YourCare that might help you or a loved one manage the symptoms of this condition. We will be showcasing these items available from our shop this week, so watch this space!

Also, head over to https://www.mssociety.org.uk/ for more information and ways to get involved!

16/04/2021

Heading to the shops today? Our local businesses are so looking forward to welcoming you back. Shop local to support our high streets, and remember hands, face space.

12/04/2021

Whilst things are slowly opening up again and we’re getting back to “normal”, we wanted to remind you that as much as we can’t wait to have you back in store, as an essential retailer, safety will always be YourCare’s top priority.

https://www.yourcare.org.uk/pages/website-information/latest-covid-19-statement

06/04/2021

YourCare provides a personalised service and offer a full range of equipment to support and improve the quality of life and independence of adults, children and young people across mainland UK.

With an ever-increasing range of products on our website, you are sure to find the best product to suit your needs, budget, and lifestyle!

Did you know we have a brand new, open plan showroom in Croydon making it easier to try before you buy?
And if you're not able to get out and about, you can call 0808 196 2231 or email wecare@yourcare.org.uk to speak to one of our friendly Trusted Assessors to ensure you are getting the right advice to buy the right products.

We will deliver your order directly to your door within a few days and for larger and heavier items, where you may need a helping hand, we provide a White Glove Delivery and Installation service to make purchasing a new piece of equipment easy, simple, and as stress-free as possible.

Our objective is to improve our customer’s quality of life. Our mission is to provide independence to those in need.

YourCare makes it easy to get the right product for you!

Get in touch today to speak to one of our Trusted Assessors to find out how we can help to support an independent you!