Navigating Medication Management in Homecare Key Considerations

2024-03-15T10:08:47+00:00

At Visiting Angels South Middlesex, medication management is paramount to ensuring the health and well-being our Clients. As they receive medical attention within the comfort of their own homes, it becomes imperative for caregivers and healthcare professionals to navigate medication administration with precision and care. From proper storage to compliance monitoring, several considerations must [...]

Navigating Medication Management in Homecare Key Considerations2024-03-15T10:08:47+00:00

Why staying hydrated and eating well is good for your joints and muscles

2024-03-13T15:33:09+00:00

While most of us are familiar with common signs of dehydration such as excessive thirst, muscle cramps and light headedness, it's important to note that these symptoms typically only occur when a person is severely dehydrated. However, milder forms of dehydration can lead to a range of other bothersome symptoms that can affect our [...]

Why staying hydrated and eating well is good for your joints and muscles2024-03-13T15:33:09+00:00

Celebrating International Women’s Day: The Incredible Role of Being a Carer

2024-03-11T11:55:10+00:00

As we commemorate International Women's Day, it's crucial to recognise and celebrate the incredible contributions of women in various roles and capacities worldwide. Among these roles, being a carer stands out as a profound testament to compassion, resilience, and strength. Carers, traditionally women, play a pivotal role in providing essential support and care for [...]

Celebrating International Women’s Day: The Incredible Role of Being a Carer2024-03-11T11:55:10+00:00

Empathy in Homecare: Building Relationships Beyond Treatment

2024-02-29T11:44:59+00:00

At Visiting Angels South Middlesex, we know all to well empathy is not just a desirable trait, but an essential component of providing holistic care. It goes beyond administering medication or carrying out tasks; it’s about understanding and connecting with the individuals under your care on a deeper level. Understanding Unique Needs: Empathetic homecare providers [...]

Empathy in Homecare: Building Relationships Beyond Treatment2024-02-29T11:44:59+00:00

Upholding Dignity, Empathy, and Privacy in Homecare: A Vital Aspect of Quality Care

2024-02-29T11:46:53+00:00

In the realm of homecare and caregiving within the home, prioritizing dignity, empathy, and privacy is not just a choice but a fundamental necessity. These three pillars form the bedrock of compassionate and effective caregiving, ensuring that individuals receiving care maintain their sense of self-worth, are treated with understanding and compassion, and have their personal [...]

Upholding Dignity, Empathy, and Privacy in Homecare: A Vital Aspect of Quality Care2024-02-29T11:46:53+00:00

Memory Cafés in Feltham, Hounslow

2023-06-12T17:08:57+01:00

Our Memory Café is hosted by Visiting Angels South Middlesex with Hounslow Council, this monthly café happens every third Friday of the month from 10am to 12noon. Our café is a part of the London Borough of Hounslow’s Memory cafés and dementia focussed activities. We are working together to improve the lives of people with [...]

Memory Cafés in Feltham, Hounslow2023-06-12T17:08:57+01:00

Stay Independent: Ditch “Care Homes Near Me” for In-Home Care

2023-05-12T14:09:38+01:00

Are you or a loved one in need of care but feeling hesitant to look for "care homes near me"? You're not alone. Many people feel uncomfortable with the idea of leaving their homes and moving into a care facility. But what if we told you that you don't have to? In-home care is [...]

Stay Independent: Ditch “Care Homes Near Me” for In-Home Care2023-05-12T14:09:38+01:00

Top 10 Tips for Choosing a Home Care Provider for Your Loved One – Visiting Angels UK

2023-05-12T14:14:36+01:00

Choosing a home care provider for your loved one can be a challenging decision. You want to ensure that your family member receives the best possible care in the comfort of their own home. With so many options available, it's important to be informed and make the right choice. In this blog post, we will [...]

Top 10 Tips for Choosing a Home Care Provider for Your Loved One – Visiting Angels UK2023-05-12T14:14:36+01:00

A List of Recommended Apps for Seniors: Boost Your Health and Wellness

2023-05-12T14:15:12+01:00

It's critical to keep active, involved, and entertained as we get older. Fortunately, there are numerous apps available to assist elders in achieving these objectives. These apps for seniors  can help keep healthy, well, and engaged in areas ranging from fitness and nutrition to mental health and entertainment. Here are some of our top suggestions.: [...]

A List of Recommended Apps for Seniors: Boost Your Health and Wellness2023-05-12T14:15:12+01:00

Beware the shadow you cast.

2019-06-17T13:51:37+01:00

For many years I have thought about the impact that our interactions with each other have, even during the time when we are apart. For much of my professional career I have said “beware the shadow you cast” meaning that the way you treat someone when you are with them can have a positive or [...]

Beware the shadow you cast.2019-06-17T13:51:37+01:00