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5 reasons to become a care assistant

Though being a care assistant is not an easy job, it can be extremely rewarding and we’re going to give you five reasons why you should consider carving a career in care. Rewards There’s nothing quite like the feeling of putting a smile on the face of an elderly resident. You have the power to …

How a retirement residence gave my grandparents a new lease of life

Vitality and excitement aren’t necessarily words you’d expect to hear in a retirement residence, but that’s certainly the case at my nan and grandad’s new home. She absolutely loves her new surroundings. There are always people to chat to, games being played, work that needs doing in the garden and adventures to be had. When …

What’s Carer’s Allowance?

Did you know that you could get £62.10 a week if you care for someone at least 35 hours a week? You don’t have to be related to, or live with, the person you care for. It may not sound like a lot of money, but if you’re earning less than £110 a week after …

Keeping your seniors busy!

When you think of the atmosphere in a retirement residence, words like ‘musky’, ‘quiet’, ‘boring’ and ‘slow’ spring to mind. That’s just a misconception though, and anyone who’s been to a high quality retirement home will know this. It can be a very busy environment with lots of exciting things on the go, but as …

Caring for a widow

Caring isn’t an easy job by any means, especially when you are caring for an individual who has just lost the love of their life. It takes a great deal of dedication and patience to help a widow through difficult times, and it can often mean getting family members involved and rallying together. Think of …