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Dementia and the role of a health coach

2024-10-09T08:33:39+01:00

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 [...]

Dementia and the role of a health coach2024-10-09T08:33:39+01:00

Excellence in Homecare category at the LaingBuisson Awards.

2024-12-25T11:18:36+00:00

Visiting Angels UK are incredibly proud to be named a finalist in the Excellence in Homecare category at the LaingBuisson Awards. This prestigious recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire Visiting Angels Network. We are thrilled and honoured to receive this acknowledgment of our commitment to exceptional care. [...]

Excellence in Homecare category at the LaingBuisson Awards.2024-12-25T11:18:36+00:00

How to calm somebody with dementia?

2024-07-30T13:29:09+01:00

How to Calm Someone With Dementia: 25 Practical Tips (presbyterianhomes.org) As a caregiver for a loved one with dementia, you experience a unique mix of joy, fulfillment, and challenges. Moments of agitation and frustration in your loved one can be difficult to navigate. Understanding the reasons behind these outbursts and developing compassionate calming strategies [...]

How to calm somebody with dementia?2024-07-30T13:29:09+01:00

CEO Visiting Angels on BBC News: Addressing Care Costs in the Country

2024-06-23T19:04:14+01:00

https://youtu.be/1vEXG3JHVMk?si=VlUKDkW8w50DAVBG In this BBC News feature, CEO Dan Archer highlights the urgent need for the government to address the costs of care in the country. Learn how Visiting Angels is ensuring consistent, high-quality care by treating and paying our caregivers better. This segment also features our client Carol and our angel caregiver [...]

CEO Visiting Angels on BBC News: Addressing Care Costs in the Country2024-06-23T19:04:14+01:00

Visiting Angels celebrates double victory!

2024-06-23T19:01:39+01:00

Visiting Angels celebrates double victory at the UK Company Culture Awards Visiting Angels is thrilled to announce its latest accolades from the prestigious UK Company Culture Awards 2024. The in-home care company who puts its carers at the heart of operations has been honoured with awards for Best Company to Work For (In-house) and [...]

Visiting Angels celebrates double victory!2024-06-23T19:01:39+01:00

May 16: Free Family Carer Coffee Morning

2024-06-23T19:01:19+01:00

We as a home care agency see it so often. There are so many people looking after a family member. It makes no difference whether that family member is a parent or a spouse. And so many people do not even recognise themselves as a carer. But they are. And often an unpaid carer [...]

May 16: Free Family Carer Coffee Morning2024-06-23T19:01:19+01:00