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Living with dementia: Ken’s story
Ken was diagnosed with vascular dementia following a stroke in 2015. He began receiving visiting support from our Sheffield branch…
Live-in carer Sacha rides for refugees
One of the great things about being a live-in carer with Helping Hands is that you are able to support…
Rainy day activities for you and your live-in carer
As the seasons start to change, the weather inevitably changes too. Long passed are the hazy days of summer, with…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…