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Choosing a Carer 4 Nov, 2020

Private Carers: Your 4 most common questions answered

What a private carer is, what they do, the qualities you should look out for, and how you can find a trusted private carer to suit your needs. Many people prefer to look for a private carer rather than using a care agency. Private carers are generally much more affordable, more flexible and allow you …

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Choosing a Carer / Live-In Care / Types of care 24 Sep, 2020

24 Hour Live-in Home Care: What is it, and is it a good idea?

24 hour home care is care provided by a carer who lives in your loved one’s home. 24 hour care at home is a good idea because it generally costs less, is less stressful for your loved one, and the care is specialised to your loved one’s individual needs. However, before you hire a carer make …

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Choosing a Carer 24 Sep, 2020

How to find Care After Leaving Hospital

How do you arrange care after hospital discharge? After hospital care for the elderly comes with certain challenges, that include devising a robust care plan, facilitating a safe transition to the home environment, and ensuring that the patient remains independent at home, and not back in the hospital. Care at home after the hospital needs …

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Choosing a Carer 3 May, 2019

What are the qualities of a good carer?

What makes a good carer for the elderly? When it comes to finding a carer for someone close to you, you want to get it right. If you’re on the hunt for a high-quality carer, take a look at our top ten attributes to look for in a carer. They’re characteristics we seek out for …

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Choosing a Carer / Live-In Care / Types of care 20 Apr, 2019

Live in Care London: Finding the Right Care

Finding the right carer isn’t just about experience and qualifications, it’s also about finding the personality fit that will lead to a close and trusting relationship. Live in Care London: Finding the Right Care It can be challenging to find the right home care. While no one likes to think of their loved ones, or …

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Choosing a Carer 20 Apr, 2019

Employing a Carer Privately for Live in Personal Care

Employing a carer or personal assistant can help your loved one live independently at home. However if you decide to find live in personal care privately there is a lot to consider. What can a carer do? A carer or personal assistant can offer your loved one the support they need to lead as independent …

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Choosing a Carer / Dementia / Types of care 7 Mar, 2019

What do Admiral Nurses do?

Admiral Nurses are specialist nurses trained to provide support for people and families affected by dementia. They get their name from ‘Admiral Joe’ Levy, founder of Dementia UK and a keen sailor. They can work in a number of environments – in the community as NHS staff, or hospitals, hospices and care homes. We’re here …

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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 Specialist Live in Care

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

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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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