Companionship in home care
Often older people living at home can feel lonely and isolated, particularly if they live alone or have dementia and family members are at work during the week. Loneliness can seriously affect mental and physical health, so preventing it is essential to delivering...
What is Enduring Power of Attorney?
Under English law, an individual that is not mentally sound should appoint a Power of Attorney to make financial and healthcare decisions on their behalf. These rights do not automatically go to a spouse – they need to be assigned to an ‘Attorney’. Whether from...
What is the Health and Social Care Bill?
Those looking to access social care and benefit from care home residency or home visits and support should be aware of the Health and Social Care Bill. This act of Parliament – and the subsequent revisions and amends – was introduced in order to lay out...
5 Great Care Home Activities
Heading into a care home can be a daunting experience. Not only will those living with dementia be leaving what they’ve called home for many years, but they will be entering an environment that may seem unfamiliar and scary. As such, it’s important for the care home...