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What to do when an elderly parent refuses help
For many older adults, especially those who have lived independently most of their lives, accepting help can feel deeply uncomfortable. They may fear losing autonomy, feel embarrassed, or simply not recognise how much their needs have changed. As a child…
Why Listening Matters in Dementia Care
This October marks Speak Up Month in the UK. The campaign promotes environments where people feel safe voicing concerns. This year’s theme, “Listen Up”, emphasises that listening requires action, not just attention. For families navigating dementia care, this is fundamental.…
How Hometouch Builds Safety into Dementia Home Care
World Patient Safety Day took place last week and reminded us why preventing avoidable harm in healthcare matters. For families considering dementia care at home, this principle is especially important – how do you maintain clinical safety while preserving independence…
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How the RESTORE2 Mini strengthens dementia care at home
When someone you love is living with dementia, you need more than just daily support. You need clinical expertise that recognises health changes before they become serious. At Hometouch, our dementia care specialists use the RESTORE2 Mini to identify early warning signs.…
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Elderly Fall Prevention and Common Causes
Falls in the elderly – causes As we get older, illness, pain and visual problems can increase the risk of trips and falls. Falls can cause injuries but they can also decrease confidence and make your loved one frightened to…
What is Companionship Care?
A companion carer can be life changing for those who are lonely, but still want to remain in their own home. Companionship care for the elderly aims to reduce or prevent loneliness in older people. Companionship care services provides support…
Will the council pay for live-in care?
How to pay for live-in care? Live-in home care is either paid for with the support of the council or privately funded. Local authority funding for care in your own home is typically accessed through direct payments or a council…
Managing incontinence in people with dementia
What is incontinence? Incontinence is the term used to describe any accidental or involuntary loss of urine or faeces. The degree to which a person is incontinent can vary from a ‘small leak’ to complete loss of control over the…
Managing medication in dementia
Speak to one of our knowledgeable care advisers about Hometouch’s high quality live-in care service Book call Tell us your care needs A person with dementia may be prescribed medication for their condition, or for other health conditions. Taking on…
Cognitive remediation and reminiscence therapy
Scientists are still fighting to find a cure for dementia. Frustratingly, a way to reverse the brain damage caused remains elusive; however, there are ways of improving function and wellbeing. Specialised therapeutic techniques have been developed, which may help unlock…
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