Long Term Care Advice

Advice and insight from our experts

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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Aster Care

September 25, 2023

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Our recent fundraiser – bringing our service users, staff, family and friends together

August 17, 2023

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Dysphagia Champions – helping those with swallowing difficulties

August 2, 2023

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Whistleblowing – protecting service users from poor practice

June 14, 2023

Introducing our new sitting service

Introducing our new Sitting Service -temporary or regular companionship visiting as you need it

May 22, 2023

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Palliative Care & Support Hub; local support for patients, families, care staff and health professionals

May 2, 2023

Grandfather giving a piggy back to his grandson in the long grass, both with huge grins. Aster Care's Dementia Care Policy takes into consideration the individuality of the person and recognises the need to involve the family members or key people in the cared-for person’s life,

Autism: one carer’s expression through poetry

March 8, 2023

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Part 2: The journey into formal care; one carer’s experience.

March 2, 2023

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When is it time to consider formal care for a loved one: Part 1

January 11, 2023

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Our Approach to Dementia Training

November 27, 2022

A view of the Spinnaker Tower across the quay with a pink morning sky. Aster Care provide at home care advice and services for people with long term care needs and dementia.

Case Study – Living at home with muscular dystrophy, and choosing to die.

November 8, 2022

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The Importance of Medication Records

September 1, 2022

A lady pushing an older lady in her wheel chair in a beautiful garden. Aster Care provide at home care advice and services for people with long term care needs and dementia.

End of Life Care and Future Planning – Your Wishes

August 10, 2022

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How to raise concerns about the care you receive

June 27, 2022

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Marion’s* story – Dementia Case study

June 7, 2022