by LittleCroft | Oct 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
Coronary heart disease, also referred to as ischemic heart disease, is when the coronary arteries (the ones that supply blood to the organ) are narrowed by a build-up of fat, called atheroma, within the walls. This means that the heart is unable to get as much oxygen...
by LittleCroft | Sep 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
Arthritis itself is an umbrella term for joint pain. There are over 100 different types of arthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis is one of the most common forms. It usually starts between the ages of 40 and 60, and gradually gets worse with age. Arthritis is...
by LittleCroft | Sep 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
Elderly mental health issues affect around one in four seniors in England. Of these, the most common mental health issue suffered by the elderly is depression, which affects around 22% of men and 28% of women aged 65 or over, which is followed by anxiety. Sometimes...
by LittleCroft | Aug 31, 2022 | Uncategorized
Congratulations to everyone that works at Young at Heart Care Homes! Young at Heart Care Homes Ltd, which runs Little Croft Care Home, has been awarded the “Top 20 Rated Small Care Home Group in the UK 2022”! We received this recognition based on published reviews...
by LittleCroft | Aug 31, 2022 | Uncategorized
Congratulations to all staff! Little Croft Care Home has been awarded “Top 20 Recommended Care Home in South West England 2022” for a second year running! The awards highlight the most recommended care homes in the UK based on reviews received from residents, their...
by LittleCroft | Jul 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
Dementia itself is not a disease, but rather a more general term for cognitive impairment which can become more common as people get older. Dementia ranges from being completely symptomless but having minor changes in brain function, to being debilitating and...
