A short video as an example of a care visit: Lizzie visiting Michael
mmaters2024-12-25T12:16:35+00:00https://youtu.be/wwOWIi-Kot4?si=tvJp3UgPzez2yJji
Home Care Voucher as a Christmas Present
mmaters2024-12-20T16:54:17+00:00Still 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 [...]
“I want to go home” – What to say in dementia care?
mmaters2024-12-06T18:00:19+00:00Here 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 [...]
Dementia and the role of a health coach
mmaters2024-10-09T08:33:39+01:00September 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 [...]
How to calm somebody with dementia?
mmaters2024-07-30T13:29:09+01:00How 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 [...]
Caring for Michael, a client review
mmaters2024-12-25T11:55:14+00:00https://vimeo.com/957921982 This is a little video about Michael and his family. Michael and his family gladly facilitated this short film and starred in it too.
Thank your for your fantastic review!
mmaters2024-06-23T19:02:13+01:0010 tips choosing a home care provider
When you hire a care firm, a low hourly rate could be a warning sign
mmaters2024-04-07T18:22:23+01:00When you have come to the stage that a loved one needs a bit of care, you have to start the search for a home care provider. That can be daunting task. Not all health care providers are aware what constitutes good social care. Nor do they know who the good home care companies [...]