It is not easy, caring for someone with dementia in a heatwave. For many people, warmer weather can cause discomfort, dehydration and distress. Those with dementia may find it difficult to take the steps we all take to help us cope in the heat. Here is some advice about caring for someone with dementia in […]
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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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What is a Lasting Power of Attorney? A lasting power of attorney is something that we should probably all have in place. It is a legal document that allows someone to make decisions for you, or act on your behalf if you are no longer able to do so yourself. What happens if I don’t […]
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Often, a person with dementia may go walking about, this is frequently referred to as wandering. The term wander means to walk or move in a leisurely or aimless way and therefore it is perhaps a little unhelpful since people with dementia who go wandering will likely have a reason for it. Many of us […]
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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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The first Flood Safety step we should all take is to find out if in an area at risk from flooding. For those who are, it is sensible to sign up for flood warnings – you will be phone, email or text when flooding is expected. There are 3 levels of flood warning: Flood alert […]
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If you or a loved one have been targetted by nuisance calls or scammers, you may which to consider using a call blocker. What is a call blocker? Call blockers deter or prevent cold calls from telemarketers and fraudsters. The call blocker service intercepts call and will check the caller’s number. If the call is […]
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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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A Talking Newspaper audio version of The Henley Standard Newspaper is available free of charge to anyone registered blind or partially sighted. It is also available to people who can’t read the paper themselves for a different reason, such as being unable to hold the paper or turn pages. The Henley and District Talking Newspaper is […]
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If you are a carer you may well need to help the person that you care for to move around. Helping people to move safely is really important so that you don’t hurt yourself or your loved one. Consider if you get injured what would happen to the person that you provide care for? Carers often suffer from […]
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With darker evenings upon us, stay safe at home. Thames Valley Police are reminding us all to take basic home security measures to help ensure that we stay safe at home. Tips to help you stay safe at home. Reduce the chance of your house being targeted: Invest in a timer light switch. Vary the […]
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