Companionship

Nina with Bex, her carer, looking very pleased with their choice.

Nina’s Conifer Quest

At Gardiner’s Homecare, we are committed to providing exceptional care.  Our team delight in building strong relationships with clients they visit regularly.  It is especially gratifying to help our clients continue to do the things that are important to them.   A recent heartwarming example of this commitment is that of Nina, a valued client of […]

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Client and Care Worker at the Swimming pool

Supporting Jo with her passion for swimming

We’re thrilled to share a heartwarming story about one of our cherished clients, Jo.  Her journey with Gardiner’s Homecare has been truly inspiring, and we’re delighted to highlight the positive impact our care has had on her life. Seeking support from Gardiner’s When Jo’s son sought additional support to help his mother maintain her independent […]

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Voting

Supporting people to vote

Supporting people to vote can be really important to those that now require help from others. Ahead of the General Election on Thursday 4 July, this post provides information about supporting people to vote and how to make the process easier.  Gardiner’s can support our clients to vote if they wish.  Many of our clients […]

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Companionship care

Companionship – tackling loneliness

Companionship care is a great way to address loneliness and isolation.   Whilst loneliness can affect all ages, those aged over 75 are especially vulnerable.  Social isolation might stem from illness, getting weaker or being scared to go out.  Other common factors include retirement, family being around less often, the deaths of spouses, and perhaps also […]

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Trips out with care workers

Supporting our clients to take trips out with care workers to visit a favourite place is something which we love to do at Gardiner’s Homecare. Trips out with care workers – a visit to the lock This photo was taken by Gardiner’s carer Lisa.  It shows Les enjoying a slice of Carrot cake and coffee […]

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VE Day

VE Day 75th Anniversary celebrations

Friday 8th May 2020 was the 75th Anniversary of the VE Day (Victory in Europe. Despite the Coronavirus pandemic and the whole country being in lockdown, VE Day was still celebrated! Main nationwide events may have been cancelled but many residents held street parties, whilst still following Government guidelines and abiding social distancing rules. Houses […]

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Dementia Friendly Cinema

Dementia Friendly Cinema

Regal Picturehouse in Henley-on-Thames is a Dementia Friendly Cinema.  Once a month they have Dementia-Friendly Screening.  The cinema is open to all but especially for people with dementia and their family, friends and carers.  There is a chance to socialise for 30 minutes before the film and enjoy free tea, coffee and biscuits. During the film, […]

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Silver Line

The Silver Line helpline for older people

The Silver Line helpline for older people in the UK now takes over 10,000 calls a week. It offers a free, confidential, 24-hour, 365-day-a-year helpline.  The helpline number is 0800 4 70 80 90, all calls are free.  It offers information and friendship and signposting to local organisations for support or social activities. The service […]

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Macular degeneration

Macular Degeneration

Macular degeneration is the most common cause of visual impairment in older adults.  We all reach an age where our sight stops being perfect.  In the UK, it is estimated that over a quarter of a million adults suffer blindness because of Macular Degeneration.  It develops when the part of the eye responsible for central […]

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