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Carer Tips / Choosing a Carer 6 Sep, 2018

What qualifications should carers have?

There are many things to consider when you are placing someone you love in the care of another person. Carers come from different backgrounds and have different levels of training, experience and qualifications. It can be reassuring to see letters after their name, but are certificates, diplomas or degrees necessary for the very best standard …

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Choosing a Carer / Live-In Care / Types of care 5 May, 2017

Changes in behaviour that require a live-in carer

Self-neglect, accidents around the house, trouble keeping up with medications, and withdrawal and isolation could all be indicators that your loved one needs live-in care. Changes in behaviour that require a live in carer When someone starts to develop dementia, their deterioration in function can be gradual. Too often, mishaps, memory lapses and near-misses can …

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Choosing a Carer 10 Jan, 2017

How Do I Find The Best Private Carer?

The best way to find a private carer is to work out your needs, be honest about what’s involved, know your budget, and be clear about the carer’s responsibilities. How do I find the best private carer? Finding the right live-in carer can be stressful. Trust and expertise must combine with a personality fit, to ensure …

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Choosing a Carer / Types of care 29 Dec, 2016

Night Time Care

Night time care, or overnight care, is care given to a loved one throughout the night. This often involves help using the bathroom, prevention from wandering caused by dementia, and keeping a loved one settled during the night when they might otherwise get confused and hurt themselves. Night time care Care needs don’t stop when the …

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Choosing a Carer 21 Oct, 2016

The Advantages of Male Carers

We still have deeply entrenched ideas about who provides care, but male carers can provide physical strength, as well as gentility, patience, and understanding in a caregiving role. Why are so few care givers male? Everyone has the capacity to care. So why are only one in seven professional carers male? In this country the …

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Choosing a Carer / Live-In Care / Types of care 10 Oct, 2016

Choosing A Live-in Carer

Choosing a live-in carer can be very stressful, especially if your love one has special requirements. HomeTouch can help you to make the right choice. Choosing a live-in carer If your loved one is struggling to manage on their own, live-in care can help them to continue living safely in their own home. It is an …

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Choosing a Carer / Conditions / Multiple sclerosis 11 Aug, 2016

How To Care For Someone With Multiple Sclerosis

If you’re caring for someone with multiple sclerosis, you will need to help with movement and mobility, frequency, and pain relief. How to care for someone with multiple sclerosis Caring for someone with multiple sclerosis can be demanding physically, mentally and emotionally. However, with support you can meet the challenges and help your loved one …

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Choosing a Carer / Live-In Care / Types of care 29 Jul, 2016

Breaking down Elderly Care Options

Elderly care options include day centres, home care, residential care, and care homes. These terms can sound similar, but the choices are diverse. Breaking down Elderly Care Options The care options for looking after an elderly parent can seem confusing, and when you’re stressed and tired, it can be difficult to know which way to turn. …

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Choosing a Carer 8 Jun, 2016

Social Services Carer’s Assessment

If you care for someone who needs your support and help to carry out everyday tasks, your local authority can assess your needs so that you get the rest and respite you need to maintain your own health and wellbeing. Social Services Carer’s Assessment Friends and family members that care for loved ones provide an …

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Choosing a Carer / Live-In Care / Types of care 8 Jun, 2016

Private Home Help Services

Getting help at home can allow your loved one to live safely in their own home for longer. With the right support and assistance they can maintain their wellbeing, their independence and their dignity. Private Home Help Services Many of us would love to grow old in our own homes, with everything we need and …

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