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Focus on Diabetes Awareness at Nellsar

Focus on Diabetes Awareness at Nellsar

It is estimated that more than five million people in the UK are living with diabetes, which is an all-time high. Data from Diabetes UK shows that more 4.3 million people in the UK live with diabetes. Additionally, 850,000 people could be living with diabetes who are...

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

This month is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK, representing 15% of all new cancer cases. It can affect men and women alike. If caught early enough it can often be treated and a quality of life maintained for the person...

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Summer hydration

Summer hydration

This summer has been so hot for us all! One of the main concerns for older people in hot weather can be dehydration. Many elderly people often drink less fluids; this can be due to thirst sensations decreasing with age, difficulties accessing drinks and fear of...

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Coeliac Awareness Month

Coeliac Awareness Month

It is currently Coeliac Awareness Month and working as a Nutritionist I have come across many people who aren’t very sure what coeliac disease is. I’ve even heard it called 'celeriac disease' at one time (the person and I had a good giggle about it when I corrected...

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Supporting a balanced diet in social care

Supporting a balanced diet in social care

Over the last two months, I have been coaching staff on healthy eating and how this might translate into our Nellsar Homes. A healthy balanced diet should include: A good quality protein A serving of a complex carbs A plate mostly made up from vegetables or salads...

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Warming winter drinks

Warming winter drinks

At this time of year, everyone needs something warm and comforting to get them through the day. At Nellsar we are always looking for new ideas, recipes and flavours to keep things interesting for our residents. Hot drinks are always popular throughout the year. The...

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