Are you caring for a family member? Are you thinking about whether you want to become a carer for a loved one? You are not alone! Come and join us for a coffee/tea and biscuits. Swap stories with your fellow family carers. Listening to others in the same situation can be both comforting and [...]
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Still thinking of a Christmas present? How about a voucher for a few hours of home care for a loved one? It is a great gift for people who could do with a bit of company from time to time. We take people out to the pub, do make-overs at Fenwick's, go swimming or visit [...]
Here are some ways family members and primary carers can approach the difficult question, 'What do I say to someone with dementia in residential care who wants to go home?' It's not uncommon for a person with dementia to say they want to go home. This may be caused by time-shifting or general confusion, and can [...]
"Having the same, reliable, intuitive carer for every visit means a great deal.“ (Name withheld)
I cannot speak too highly of this branch of Visiting Angels. They cared for my Dad in the last few months of his life, meeting his needs with the utmost compassion. They went the extra mile again and again. In the last few days of his life, they even sent out the area manager to [...]
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September is World Alzheimer’s Month and as a health coach, with a special interest in brain health, I want to not only raise awareness of the stigma and discrimination which exists around dementia, but I also want to raise awareness of the increasing amount of research by top scientists that is showing us that [...]
