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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Overnight care provides peace of mind and reassurance that you will be looked after whatever happens through the night. Care isn’t only needed during the day but often at night too. Your Care Workers will stay with you in your home throughout the night to assist and support you as and when needed. Gardiner’s team […]
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Have you ever stopped to think and ask yourself the question are hot water bottles dangerous? Why people use hot water bottles and what is the worry? In the cold of winter, we all look for ways to keep warm. With the price of fuel so high, many try to avoid having the heating on […]
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Two simple things that you can do to help stay healthy this winter include getting your flu vaccine and COVID-19 vaccination. It is especially important to get vaccinated if you are at higher risk of getting seriously ill from these illnesses. Who can get the flu vaccine and COVID-19 vaccine right now? Relevant to Gardiner’s, […]
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Have you stopped to think carefully about Home Fire Safety for elderly relatives? Most fires that involve death or serious injury take place in people’s homes. Fatalities from fire are more common in the elderly than any other age group. Detecting a fire before it has a chance to spread gets harder as we age […]
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ingstand emollient fire risk and how to reduce the risk? Emollients are moisturising treatments that are applied directly to the skin to soothe and hydrate it. The way emollients work is by covering the skin with a protective film which helps to contain the moisture. Emollients can be found within many products including those available […]
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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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With temperatures dropping it is important to take heed of cold weather advice for caring. We need to think about how to look after ourselves and others. For those of us who venture out, staying safe in cold weather means allowing extra time for any journeys, driving safely and slowly, wearing appropriate warm clothing including […]
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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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It is important to think about caring for people with seasonal affective disorder. The winter blues are common and affects people of all ages. The symptoms of seasonal affective disorder include: persistent low mood loss of pleasure or interest in normal everyday activities irritability feelings of despair, guilt and worthlessness feeling lethargic (lacking in energy) […]
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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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