As we get older, it can become more challenging to get a good night's sleep, especially in summer. After all, the increased hours of daylight and the heat of some evenings can really disrupt sleep for some, often leading to a variety of physical and mental health problems. So, here's our sleeping advice for care residents.
Why care home residents and the elderly sometimes struggle with sleep
It’s already hard enough for care home residents to Keep Cool During The Day In Warm Weather, and these difficulties can easily overlap with evenings and nights.
Whilst we need the same amount of sleep when we’re older as we’ve always done, the heat can disrupt our usual patterns. This can sometimes mean, especially for ca
When it’s too hot for too long, there can be significant health risks for the elderly and Care Residents. So, here are our tips for keeping cool in care homes during hot weather.
Why is hot w
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Designing for Dining
We explore why the design of dining rooms and the products used in them is crucial to supporting people living with dementia.
Over recent years we have explored best practise in
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Roman blinds are very popular in care homes. They offer a more nuanced way of modulating sun light, offer greater privacy and the fabric design options are practically infinite.
Fitting Roman blinds
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