Christmas is a time for families to come together. For families with loved ones who receive care, organising Care at Christmas can be a bit more complicated than usual. At Gardiner’s, our team will help our clients’ families to enjoy the festivities. Please do contact Gardiner’s if you would like us to help you or […]
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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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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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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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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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This page details some of the Dementia Support activities and groups available locally. Singing for the Brain – Dementia Support group The Alzheimer’s Society Singing for the Brain groups use singing and other activities to bring together people with dementia or memory loss. Click here to watch a video of a group of participants talking […]
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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 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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If you are living at home with dementia, there are things that you can do to make your home dementia friendly – helping keep you safe, active and doing the things that you want to do. Get the light right – bring able to see clearly helps make sense of where you are. Add lights […]
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