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Jobs for Medical Students
Alex, a medical student at Imperial College London, discusses why being a HomeTouch carer is the ideal job; she finds it doesn’t just help pay the student bills but is a valuable source of experience for her future career. Jobs for Medical…
hometouch Winter Care Survey
This winter, we surveyed members of the public, customers of hometouch and followers of our social media accounts on their experiences of finding home care for their families. It is well known that both quality and cost are top of the concerns, but our survey found a wish for improved choice, transparency and control – something that is barely ever offered by the traditional home care model. For example, 77% of our respondents believed it should be possible to select their own carer, yet this is almost unheard of with most care agencies.
Funding a Private Carer – What Support is Available?
Funding for care is means tested, meaning it depends on your financial circumstances. Currently, if you have assets of more than £23,250 no financial support is available from your local authority. Private Carer Funding Options Just how much does a…
How to Age Gracefully – Top 50 Tips
Ageing doesn’t have to mean mental and physical decline. There are plenty of practical tips that can help you or your loved ones stay happy and healthy for longer. Diet As we age, our nutritional requirements change. The energy we…
Overnight Care
Overnight care can help you to get a good night’s sleep when you would otherwise be worried about the welfare of your loved one. Why get overnight care? Caring for a loved one is hard at the best of times, but what about when you go to sleep? Elderly people can be restless at night as they may need to use the bathroom, and if they have dementia then the early hours are prime time for wandering. This can cause concern that may affect your ability to get a good night’s sleep. Sleep is important. It’s what allows your body to recuperate from a day of activity, and your mind to rest from stress. Without sleep, you may be irritable and lethargic at first, but if it continues you can be setting yourself up for illness and depression. Hiring an overnight carer can help you to relax and get the rest…
The Future of Care Agencies: What You Need to Know?
Care agencies: what they were, what they are, and what the future holds. Here’s an overview of everything you need to know. Is the Care Sector in Crisis? The care sector is undergoing significant change currently. Demand for care is…
In-Home Care: The Changing Face of Home Care Services
With the rise of the introductory agency, HomeTouch provides the same accessibility of in-home care, at a fraction of the price charged by home care agencies. In-home care Statistics have shown that despite a large increase in the elderly population in the…
What is respite care and how can you find it?
Respite care is care provided for a set amount of time, while the usual care giver takes time to rest from their regular care duties. As your loved one ages, it’s likely they will experience health problems that will make…
Live-in Care: 4 Simple Tips to Find The Right Carer
il The relationship between carer and client should be built on trust, understanding and compassion. To choose the right carer, you need to follow these 4 steps. Why live-in care? Live-in care is a long-term solution that is gaining momentum as…
Is domiciliary care right for me?
Domiciliary care is right for you if you value independence, stability, affordability, and personalised one-to-one care, but it’s not right for everyone. What is domiciliary care? Domiciliary care is commonly known as home care and both are umbrella terms that…
