A new blog series written by our very own Professional Relief Carer, is kicked off with a great insight into providing choice to those you care for. By Laetitia Hannan, Professional Relief Carer. Having a choice in everyday matters is
Daylight Saving Time can have severe effects on people with Dementia. Here’s how you can soften the impact, and help your loved one during this time. The concept of daylight saving time can confuse everybody’s internal clock. Losing an hour in
Explore how live-in care can support you as a family caregiver and help you spend more quality time with your loved one. Family caregivers have an exceptionally important role in the care process. But, with full-time care requiring a significant
Find out why keeping elderly couples together is so important, and how live-in care can support both person’s needs. Elderly couples rely on each other for care and companionship. The time couples spend together is precious – not just from
A useful guide for clients, their families and carers on how to notice and treat pressure ulcer’s and how to prevent it. This guide explains what pressure ulcers are, why they occur, and the actions that can be taken to
#CaretobeDifferent campaign begins with Fiori’s story, taking care of her client living well with dementia. The Good Care Group are dedicated to professionalising social care, and in particular care of the elderly. They are proud to treat their carers as
#BetterAtHomeReport and #SLOMO … wait what is #SLOMO? Why millions of Brits will experience a SLOMO this Christmas It’s that shocking ‘whoa’ moment when you greet someone you haven’t seen in ages and realise how much they’ve aged – and new
An increased care need can be difficult to accept, but there are plenty of actions you can take around the home that could make a person’s everyday life a little easier. An increased care need can sometimes change how an
Taking a proactive approach to care and support can mean avoiding a crisis, and actually enabling the person to live a more independent life at home, for longer. It can be difficult to know when it’s the right time to
Family is possibly the most important factor in staving off loneliness among older people; a condition that can have pronounced effects on a person’s physical health and overall wellbeing. Family is possibly the most important factor in staving off loneliness