We’re always told that Mum knows best, and, especially when it comes to care at home, Helping Hands would agree. Established in 1989 by Mary Lee, a social worker and busy mum who knew there was a better way for people to access the type of care they wanted, we have spent the last 36 years supporting thousands of people in their own homes to live as independently as possible. We understand family well, and celebrating mothers (and fathers too!) comes naturally to us.
So, as Mother’s Day approaches, we thought we’d look at the origins of this popular festival.
The original Mothering Sunday actually had very little to do with mothers. It began in the Middle Ages and referred to the ‘mother church’ that people would return to – the main church or cathedral in their area – on that day. It also offered servants an opportunity to have a day off, returning to their church and their families for one day only. Children would pick flowers for their mothers, similar to today’s tradition, although these days they’re more often bought rather than handpicked. The modern form of Mother’s Day can be traced back to the United States in the early 20th century. A lady named Anna Jarvis held a memorial for her mother in 1908, having campaigned for a day that celebrated mothers for several years.
Despite Mother’s Day largely having become commercialised in modern times, the origin of the day began with community and love for the family at heart. At Helping Hands, that’s still how we work, with family values rooted in our community of 155 branches across England and Wales. They’re all owned and run by us, giving you and your loved ones a consistency of care unrivalled anywhere else in the industry.
What we can do for you on Mother’s Day and beyond
Your Helping Hands carer can help you to make the most of Mother’s Day and more. Our carers can help you to attend a meal with your family this Mother’s Day, enjoying quality time with the people you love, whether you need mobility support, continence care or household help. We are also highly experienced in dementia care and other more complex conditions.
Mother’s Day is also a great time to assess your mother’s needs, especially if you haven’t seen her for a while. If you notice that her ability – and therefore her independence – has decreased due to age-related frailties, it’s a good idea to broach the subject of home care before it becomes urgent. It’s not always easy to have conversations around care, and at Helping Hands, we understand that. We support families to talk about their options and arrive at a solution suitable for the customer but that also reassures their loved ones they’ll be fully taken care of.
Here for you at home whenever you need us
We’re here whenever you need us, enabling you to remain in your own home and have all the support you need, as well as companionship whenever you’d like. We’ll walk you through the whole process, so from the moment you contact us, you’ll feel like one of the Helping Hands family. We were founded on kindness and compassion by a mother who wanted to help people in her community live as well as possible, and through the decades, we’ve built on our strong foundations to offer skilled, professional and responsive care. It’s really no surprise that we’re the UK’s most trusted home care provider!
