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As the seasons start to change, the weather inevitably changes too. Long passed are the hazy days of summer, with its warm evenings and endless sun. As the leaves begin to change, so does the temperature and weather, and with it brings the rainy days of autumn. If you’re receiving live-in care and like to […]
News and stories about live-in care
Read our latest blog posts about live-in care and the customers we’re supporting each and every day so they can continue to stay in their homes.
Ways to celebrate your birthday with your carer
5 September by Laura Belford-ThomasCelebrating a birthday is often full of a mixture of emotions. It’s lovely to see family and friends, be wished ‘Happy Birthday’ by others and it’s quite nice to be made a fuss of with presents and cards. On the other hand, it can be quite a stressful and overwhelming experience, especially if you’re reaching […]
Why pets are the perfect companion for the elderly
23 August by Lauren KnowlesThere is very little that compares to the unconditional love of a pet. Whether they’re a loving Labrador, a purring Persian or a beautiful budgie; pets are more than just an animal that we look after – they are family. There are many different benefits to having a pet later in life. Studies have found […]
Live-in Care Options for Elderly Couples
21 August by Laura Belford-ThomasWhether you’ve shared your life together since your late teens or if you’ve met more recently, for many people, living with a partner or spouse is a way of life and someone that they can’t be without. As well as not wanting to be apart from your life partner, your beloved home is a place […]
How being a live-in carer changed my life
10 July by Laura Belford-ThomasAngela Murison, a live-in carer who trained with us in April, talks about her experience so far at Helping Hands and how it has changed her life… “I joined Helping Hands because the company happened to be recruiting in South Africa, and after having personal experience of caring for someone else, I wanted to find […]
Creative Activities with your Live In Carer
13 June by Lauren KnowlesThe need for live-in care can arise at any given time, sometimes without any prior warning. Whether you are not as confident living on your own anymore, living with a progressive condition that requires more intensive support, or a you are caregiver for your partner and you’d like a helping hand to enable you to […]
How Live-in Carers Help with Everyday Domestic Tasks
22 January by Cleo CanningLive-in carers are at the heart of providing continuous, round-the-clock care. And while that does mean supporting with practical activities such as helping with medication or personal care, there’s more to live-in care than that. Did you know that live-in carers can also support with the everyday tasks around your house? This is just one […]
Looking for a care home – have you considered Live-In Care?
7 November by Faye TomkotowiczLive-in care provides round-the-clock support in the comfort of your own home with more benefits and freedom. There are lots of reasons that live in care is great. Here are some of those reasons and how live in care works. Arranging live-in care Setting up live-in care is a straight forward process. Following a […]
Identifying the right live-in care provider for you
28 September by Cleo CanningWhether it’s care for yourself or someone close to you, choosing the right live-in care provider means asking a number of questions. With so many providers to choose from, how can you decide on the one best suited to your requirements? Here are some essential questions to ask when you’re choosing a live-in care provider, […]
Why independence is important
12 July by Cleo CanningWe each have our own tastes, interests and characteristics that make us all unique. Even if you need a little extra support, you should still have the freedom to be your individual self. Read more about why independence is important, especially when it comes to care. Live-in care allows you to have the best of […]