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    You Only Die Once – 14 Things You MUST Do To Prepare For Old Age

    Old age. It’s one of the last taboo subjects of modern society. Everyone’s aware of it, everyone knows it will happen one day but even now it’s still one of those topics that dare not mention its name. And yet,[...]

    How A Trip To The Hair Salon Can Help People With Dementia

    Jenny Twigg is the owner of Lily Pins, the UK’s only provider of dementia-trained hairdressers. She’s been working as a hairdresser for over fifteen years now but several years ago took on some casual work cutting hair in a care[...]

    Arthritis and Bathing

    Although soaking in a warm bath can be incredibly soothing to someone living with arthritis, bathing and showering can also be a huge a challenge. Bathing tasks can require a tremendous energy, especially in the morning when people with arthritis[...]

    The Cost of Bed Blocking to the NHS

    Delayed discharge or ‘bed blocking’ is currently causing a huge strain on the NHS, with millions of hospital beds being blocked each year by elderly patients that are well enough to be discharged, but may not have the correct support[...]

    Challenging the Ageing Process

    The Ageing Process Getting older is a natural part of life and is a gradual and continuous process of change, as many bodily functions begin to gradually decline. The process usually begins in early adulthood and has been known to[...]

    Training at University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff

    At the end of last year, one of our Sales Administrators, Rena, visited Cardiff University Hospital of Wales with Area Representative, John Finister. The internal sales team had been given the opportunity for one of them to attend a two-day[...]

    Mangar Health at Arab Health 2017

    At the end of January, Mangar Health will be attending Arab Health 2017, the largest gathering of healthcare and trade professionals in the MENA region. From 30th January until the 2nd of February you can visit the Mangar Health stand[...]

    Living at Home with Dementia

    As being diagnosed with dementia can have a huge impact on a person’s life, the longer they are able to stay in their own home the safer and more independent they will feel.   Research shows that there are currently[...]

    Mangar ELK Lets Charlotte Play With Her 15-Week Old Baby

    Charlotte has compartment syndrome and cellulitis which affects her legs and feet. She also has epilepsy which is tablet controlled. Her physical conditions affect her lower limb ability and she is unable to get down on the floor and back[...]

    Mangar Health at The OT Show 2016

    Last week the Mangar Health team exhibited at The OT Show, held at the NEC in Birmingham. The OT Show is the UK’s largest education and trade event for occupational therapists and with over 4,500 OT’s attending every year, we[...]

    Coping with Memory Loss

    Progressive memory loss due to diseases like Dementia can be difficult to cope with for both someone living with the disease and their carer. With over 40% of people over the age of 65 experiencing memory loss [1], they can[...]

    The Cost of Pressure Ulcers

    “The cost of pressure ulcers to the NHS are estimated to be £1.4 - £2.2 billion annually, making pressure ulcers the single most costly chronic wound to the NHS” Pressure care is a daily challenge for healthcare professionals when caring[...]

    The Prevention of Pressure Ulcers

    The prevention of pressure ulcers and bedsores is a widely discussed topic in the healthcare industry, particularly among those working in hospitals, care homes or looking after people in their own homes. There are four stages [1] to pressure wounds, however, research[...]

    New Mangar Health Websites Launched!

    After months of teaser Tweets on the Mangar Health Twitter, we are delighted to announce the launch of the new Mangar Health Websites.  To help make your Mangar Health experience better, no matter where you are in the world, we[...]

    Case Study: Living With MS Made Easier With A Mangar ELK

    Jennifer Humphrey, Plymouth Jennifer Humphrey is 73 and lives in an assisted living apartment on the outskirts of Plymouth.  A retired accounts administrator, she is treasurer of the residents’ social club and enjoys spending time with her 8 year old[...]

    A Day in the Life of a Mangar Health Territory Account Manager

    Last Friday our new Marketing Executive, Kirsty, went out with John Finister, the Territory Account Manager for Wales and Central England.   As it was her first week at Mangar Health the aim was for Kirsty to see what it’s like[...]
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