Olivia L.

“Olivia continues to be completely indispensable and the much loved and valued mainstay of 'team Mum'. My mother gets on well with her and Olivia knows her very well after 2.5 years. She manages appropriate food for both dietary and 'fun' needs, ensures my mother feels safe and secure, tactfully makes the right things happen and is also an immense help in keeping the house in good order. We do have a cleaner but I know Olivia works hard to run the home, plus is there to manage visiting fix-it people and let me know when fixes are needed. We have drop in carers that cover her breaks and she is also extremely organised in making sure they have all the information they need and that the house is stocked up. We are very grateful to have her.”

“Olivia has now been with us for two years and is valued beyond measure. Olivia's support and flexibility is much appreciated and continues to be so. As well as her care responsibilities, her presence also makes it possible for me to maintain the house from 150 miles away, including dealing with deliveries, tradesmen, fixes and so on. Olivia does all the housekeeping, shopping and cooking and is wonderfully organised. It also means that when I or my sister visit, we can be daughters rather than carers - and that is how my mother wants it to be. Her tact and kindness has been much appreciated with the recent addition of new gadgets, a riser recliner chair and a 'just in case' fall alarm. These extra items are to help my mother continue to be safe and comfortable in her own home where she wants to be - but as she knows and so do we, that would simply be impossible without Olivia. We are grateful for every day and hope this arrangement will continue for a long time.”