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05 Sep 2019
Ways to celebrate your birthday with your carer

Celebrating a birthday is often full of a mixture of emotions. It’s lovely to see family and friends, be wished…

A woman with long brown hair, wearing a purple uniform and name badge, sits outdoors smiling whilst stroking a small, light-brown dog. The background features blurred green and yellow trees.
23 Aug 2019
Why pets are the perfect companion for the elderly

There is very little that compares to the unconditional love of a pet. Whether they’re a loving Labrador, a purring…

An older man with glasses and a beard works on a crossword puzzle with a pen whilst a young woman beside him smiles warmly, both sitting together on a sofa in a cosy indoor setting.
21 Aug 2019
Live-in Care Options for Elderly Couples

Whether you’ve shared your life together since your late teens or if you’ve met more recently, for many people, living…

A young woman in a purple uniform, likely a carer or nurse, smiles warmly at an older person outdoors. The setting appears friendly and caring, with greenery and pink flowers in the background.
10 Jul 2019
How being a live-in carer changed my life

Angela Murison, a live-in carer who trained with us in April, talks about her experience so far at Helping Hands…

A woman in a wheelchair smiles and talks with another woman kneeling beside her in a garden. They are surrounded by greenery, with a green watering can nearby. Both women appear happy and engaged in conversation.
01 Jul 2019
ME and Me: Naomi’s Story

Meet Naomi: a bright, adventurous and talented woman who studied for her PhD at Cambridge University. In 2006, Naomi suffered…

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27 Jun 2019
Tips for keeping cool in warmer weather

It’s that time of year again; the nights are longer, the weather is warmer and the barbeques are out in…

An elderly couple sits on a settee with a carer, all smiling and looking at a large photo album together in a cosy living room.
19 Jun 2019
Living with Frontotemporal Dementia – Common Symptoms and Treatments

Last month, we began the first of our six-blog series on the different types of dementia and how you and…

A close-up of a plate with a savoury stew made of meat, potatoes, leafy greens, and herbs, served on a white plate with a fork and knife on a woven placemat.
17 Jun 2019
Top tips on maintaining a healthy diet

Who doesn’t love chip shop chips with a slice of bread and butter for tea? Or jam roly-poly with custard…

Two women smile at each other as they walk arm-in-arm in a bright kitchen. One uses a walking stick. Vegetables and flowers are on the worktop, creating a warm, cheerful atmosphere.
13 Jun 2019
Creative Activities with your Live In Carer

The need for live-in care can arise at any given time, sometimes without any prior warning. Whether you are not…

An elderly man with a walking stick walks outdoors on a path, smiling, while being supported by a younger man in a purple uniform. Both look happy, surrounded by greenery and trees.
11 Jun 2019
30 years of Helping Hands

2019 marked our 30th birthday and we’re incredibly proud of the journey we have been on so far. From humble…