Live-in care Archives - Page 9 of 15 - The Good Care Group

Live-in care Archives - Page 9 of 15 - The Good Care Group

The benefits of live-in care vs. hourly care

Posted 08 Nov 2019

The benefits of live-in care vs. hourly care

At some point, you or a loved one may require extra support to continue living comforta. This is true for millions of older adults across the United Kingdom. For many, staying home whilst receiving support is the ideal scenario and

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It’s time to talk about support for older carers

Posted 08 Nov 2019

It’s time to talk about support for older carers

New Age UK figures show support for older carers is more important than ever; find out how live-in care can provide support in your own home. Finding ways to offer support for older carers should be of paramount importance, especially

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High-quality care: What key criteria do inspectors look for?

Posted 08 Nov 2019

High-quality care: What key criteria do inspectors look for?

High-quality care is something we should all have access to when the time comes. However, with so many autonomous care providers operating across the country, maintaining this standard requires a dedicated body to oversee things. High-quality care is something we

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Ongoing care crisis leads to rise in rates of severe falls

Posted 08 Nov 2019

Ongoing care crisis leads to rise in rates of severe falls

With rates of severe falls increasing, commentators are discussing a growing care crisis. Find out about the latest news and our falls prevention programme. The number of older people passing away following a severe fall has risen sharply, with commentators

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Pet therapy: The benefits of including animals in elderly care

Posted 08 Nov 2019

Pet therapy: The benefits of including animals in elderly care

Pet therapy can benefit older people in so many ways. Find out more about these benefits and how live-in care supports older people living with pets. Pet therapy is a relatively new concept in elderly care. However, the more research

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8 engaging stroke recovery activities

Posted 08 Nov 2019

8 engaging stroke recovery activities

Use this handy list of engaging stroke recovery activities to make this challenging process as enjoyable and productive as possible. Stroke recovery activities are an important part of regaining your abilities as far as possible following a stroke. Recovering after

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Caring for a relative: How to hand over responsibility when the time is right

Posted 08 Nov 2019

Caring for a relative: How to hand over responsibility when the time is right

Learn more about how to sensitively and supportively hand over the responsibility for caring for a relative or close friend to a professional care agency. Caring for a relative or close friend can be immensely rewarding, but it can also

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Why care continuity is crucial for people with dementia

Posted 08 Nov 2019

Why care continuity is crucial for people with dementia

Enhance your understanding of how care continuity improves quality of life for people with dementia, and how live-in care supports this aim. Care continuity is important for everyone receiving care, but rarely more so than for those with dementia. Here,

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Teamwork and working in a double up

Posted 08 Nov 2019

Teamwork and working in a double up

Carer blog series by our own relief carer continues to explore more topics related to the personal experiences related of working as a live-in carer. Some people enjoy working in teams: they like the camaraderie, the shared responsibility, and finding

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Effective elderly care means balancing client needs

Posted 08 Nov 2019

Effective elderly care means balancing client needs

Learn more about how effective elderly care means balancing a wide variety of client needs and desires with this introduction from The Good Care Group. Developing an effective elderly care plan that provides both physical and emotional support is something

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