The definition of ‘ALS’: The acronym for Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) refers to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The name indicates its main characteristics: “Sclerosis”: Loss of nerve fibres “Lateral”: This affects the lateral area of the spinal cord, which is made up of nerve fibres that are responsible for controlling the movements we make voluntarily. “Amyotrophic”: […]

Today the Government announced new restrictions for the Christmas period. England’s current lockdown is due to end on Wednesday 2nd December. After that, different regions will be placed into one of three different ‘tiers’ of Christmas Covid-19 restrictions: tier one (medium), tier two (high), and tier three (very high). Each tier will have various levels […]

Many are concerned about dealing with the Coronavirus and the Christmas holidays. Many people domestically within the UK and abroad are considering traveling to see family members during the holiday period. (Especially regarding visiting older relatives who are vulnerable to Coronavirus). The government has urged people to be careful during this time, as the movement […]

The Covid-19 pandemic of 2020 has had a massive impact on all of our lives – sending the global economy into recession and forcing millions of us into our homes to self isolate. However, recent developments have added hope to the prospect that we will return to normality soon. Several vaccines are in the advance […]

Older people are particularly vulnerable to the strange circumstances we are experiencing due to COVID-19. For that reason, Nomenial would like to provide some beneficial tips to follow in order to make these second wave months safer and, at the same time, more bearable. Here is some advice for older adults during the covid-19 pandemic: […]

Residential VS home care

Choosing the best option for our sick or older adult loved one can be a daunting prospect. Different people have different needs. But it is important to note that placing your relative in a residential care home is not the only option open to you. Hiring a home carer can prove to be a very […]

How the pandemic is affecting residential care homes The 2020 global Covid-19 pandemic has taken an unprecedented toll on the global economy, forcing large parts of the world into a total lockdown, and the UK is no exception. Naturally, this has put a strain on infrastructure and presented new challenges to all aspects of society. […]