Rather than providing care to clients in a group accommodation like nursing homes, Homecare workers will provide care to clients within the comfort of their own home. The tasks needed of a Homecare worker can differ from client to client, ranging from companionship and domestic care to assisting ...
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If you are looking for additional help and support for yourself or a loved one, our premium service, Live-in care, is a practical and affordable alternative to moving into a nursing home. What is Live-in care?Live-in care means having a fully trained and qualified carer living with you in your ho...
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Arranging care for yourself or a loved one can be overwhelming especially if it’s the first time you’ve had to explore the options available to you. It all starts with identifying what support is needed, choosing the right provider with carers who are compatible with you and understanding funding...
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Supporting or caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease can be a rewarding experience, giving you the opportunity to help someone important to you have a better quality of life along with enabling you to learn new skills. However, it can also be emotional and at times, challenging, which is why...
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Someone in the world develops dementia every 3 seconds. By 2050, it is estimated that the number of people living with Dementia around the world will have almost trebled to 152 million making the disease one of the most significant health and social crises of the 21st century. That said, there ar...
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Do you know the difference between Alzheimer’s disease and dementia? If you’re unsure of the difference, you’re not alone, many people confuse them. Whilst there is a connection between Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, there are key differences between the two. ...
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We all need a little help at home sometimes, but when the need for help becomes the need for care, it's time to start the search for homecare services. But where do you begin? That’s where Nurseplus Care at home comes in. We can help you decide between the different types of homecare services we ...
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Did you know that the United Kingdom Homecare Association (UKCHA) estimates that around 249 million hours of home care is delivered to individuals in England each year?Homecare offers a variety of benefits to people who require extra support, from those with learning and physical disabilities to ...
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Working in domiciliary care can be a very fulfilling experience; but for some, it can be overwhelming. We asked our carers for a list of key qualities and attributes that they feel make you best suited to a career in care. Here's what they said... ThoughtfulnessHelping people feel better about th...
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We were pleased to see the launch of today’s campaign by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), #CareAware. According to the CQC, a new survey which polled over 1,000 adults who were responsible for choosing care in a care home or at home – either for themselves or a loved one – over the last thre...
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Are recruitment changes ahead for health and social care? It’s promising to hear that the government will be publishing a green paper on care and support for older people by summer 2018. It has been recognised that a long-term and sustainable solution is required to challenge the social ca...
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Top tips for keeping well in winter The cold winter weather can have a huge effect on the health of many people, especially if they are elderly. The most at-risk groups include those aged 65 or older, the disabled, pregnant women and those with long-term health conditions. Staying healthy ...
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