No matter how good the staff are at a care home, it’s important to make sure the resident has the tools they need to be independent, even if they have to rely on carers from time to time. There are a lot of things that can be pretty difficult to manage when you are disabled, …
A happy care home is one that’s packed with characters and people who actually care about the residents. It can take a little while to find the perfect care home for your loved-one but you may want to consider some or all of the following: The location Is it quiet, peaceful or near amenities? Are …
Many nurses who are qualified to treat people in hospitals are insulted when people confuse them for being carers. Today if someone says they’re a nurse they could be referring to working in a hospital, perhaps treating children or adults with cancer or other serious illnesses, or they could be feeding the elderly in a …
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 …
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 …
