We all recognise a curve-ball when it comes at us, because it has the same qualities that we all dislike: disruption, loss and disorder. It is unexpected and ill-prepared for,
Author: Erica Fotineas
Motivation and Connections in Retirement
The key word for motivation is connections. When you have strong connections to friends and family you significantly improve your sense of motivation to be more involved and active. When
Life after Death – Yellow Door Care
Is there life after death? It is a question which polarizes differing opinions, because we don’t have any scientific experiment to test it with. Those who believe in it do
The Value of a Grandparent
Looking for purpose This is a message for all the wonderful grandparents out there who have entered retirement. Life is marked by the significant phases we pass through, but the
Balance and Moderation for Healing Grief
What is Moderation? Moderation is the sigh of relief which speaks to us of applied balance. Each of us is a finely tuned set of scales which tips gently to
Different Faces of Grief
What to expect from grief We all have expectations or thoughts about what is likely or normal for certain events in our lives. Highly emotional events like deaths and funerals
What is a Home Care Package?
Home Yellow Door Care is all about keeping people where they want to be: at home. In order to make this possible without stress to family and friends, the Home
Easy Eating to Prevent Dementia – Yellow Door
Malnutrition The elderly are particularly at risk for malnutrition, even living in a first world country. Poor nutrition has been linked to dementia, obesity, low energy levels and prolonged recovery
Mouth Care during Chemotherapy
Mouth care One of the most sensitive areas affected by chemotherapy is the mouth. Not only does it hurt, it affects how and what you can eat and drink. Here
Fever: What you need to know. Yellow Door Blog
Fever A fever is the body’s natural mechanism for fighting infection. Knowing how to manage it is knowledge we all need to have,particularly in the setting of certain disease processes