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There are many benefits to lifelong learning for seniors. Let’s take a look at some of them. When people begin to get older, this usually precedes a period of mental decline. This is largely due to the fact that as the body ages, the brain begins to slow down, and...

For anyone who has older people in their life who haven't seen an Optician in a while, we recommend an eye test at least every two years (or as recommended by an Optometrist). It is not just about getting a pair of glasses, it is about improving confidence and quality...

When it comes to our senior residents, we’ve put a lot of time into finding the best hobbies for them to enjoy in their free time. Part of this is making sure they are both engaging enough to keep our residents’ minds active and enjoyable enough to become an important...

Recent awards and accreditations Great Park Homecare is Berkshire’s first home care provider to gain the national Good Business Charter accreditation, indicating our commitment to responsible business behaviour. This entails committing to 10 components: real living...

Recent awards and accreditations Great Park Homecare is extremely proud to be honoured as Berkshire's first homecare provider accredited as a Living Wage Employer. “For Adrian and I, it was the first thing we committed to as an employer when founding the company so we...

Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution still holds today - our long-term survival depends on our ability to adapt. We can see this theory play out in the medical field. Researchers are creating life-changing assistive technology. Those who embrace it can hope to survive...

As each year progresses and the days become longer and brighter, you may be thinking about decluttering, recycling or putting your tax affairs in order (slightly less exciting). The time comes when there can be no more procrastination so you can get on with your daily...