Primary Homecare Suffolk

Care for a loved one ?
For further support and advice visit

https://www.carersuk.org/news-and-campaigns/our-campaigns/carers-week/

Unpaid carers often provide a life-line
for those they care for. To make sure they
are recognised and supported it’s vital we’re
putting carers on the map...
By raising awareness of carers Week 2024

Its PRIDE month, let's celebrate this June
Primary home care is a fully inclusive & diverse company, we work with people !
It's kind of our thing!
We wouldn't do what we do without being person type people.
Are you a people person ?

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Unpaid carers may not know who to turn to
for support and information. To make sure they
are recognised and supported it’s vital we’re
putting carers on the map...

Unpaid carers often provide a life-line
for those they care for. To make sure they
are recognised and supported it’s vital we’re
putting carers on the map...

The definition of a carer, What would you add or take out from this definition.
What does being a carer mean to you ?

Better late than never, It turned June at the weekend. This marks the half way month through the year.
Let's hope for more sunshine to come, lighter days and lots of bursts of colour in the garden.

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Around two-thirds of your body is made up of water? So, it’s important you stay well hydrated. It’s not only drinks that can help you to maintain healthy fluid levels.

Lots of fruit and vegetables are also great sources of water. In fact, around a fifth of your daily fluid intake comes from the foods you eat.

Staying hydrated can be detrimental to health, ensuring those we care for are hydrated is key to avoiding water infections which can lead to more dangerous health problems.

A big part of a carers job is not simply domesticated work, but also enhancing the lives of others.
A simple outing can make a huge difference to someones life
Confidence building, exercise, plus all the mental health benefits of being outdoors.

Holiday on the horizon, need some extra spending money ?
Send us your CV to [email protected]
We have lots of availability to suit all hours
Give us a call for an informal chat
01473 833533

With all this sunshine about we like to get clients out to enjoy it while its here.
Practical tasks such as cleaning, washing and cooking are all part of the work we do, but also feel it's just as important for the wellbeing of out clients to get them out and about.

We just had to share this exquisite work that a client put into this gorgeous baby blanket.
Made for her carer we thought this deserved a special mention.

So many and it is thought to be increasing is the effect of Dementia on our society.
Stats like this are increasing all the time which is why we need to raise awareness and sign post those that need support.
For more information on diagnosis, support or anything dementia related visit some of these fantastic sites
https://www.dementiauk.org/
https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/
https://www.dementiasplatform.uk/

This week marks action against Dementia.

Dementia is an umbrella term for a range of progressive conditions that affect the brain.

Each type of dementia stops a person’s brain cells (neurones) working properly in specific areas, affecting their ability to remember, think and speak.

Doctors typically use the word ‘‘dementia’’ to describe common symptoms – such as memory loss, confusion, and problems with speech and understanding – that get worse over time.

What is dementia? Dementia UK is a charity that provides Admiral Nurses for families affected by dementia. Call our Dementia Helpline to find out how we can support you.

Continuing with celebrating National deaf awareness week, we have found some great resources available, check out this British sign language finger spelling alphabet, can you sign your name ?

National deaf awareness week
Love knows no limits, and trust is built on caring for one another. As we celebrate Deaf Awareness Week, let’s open our hearts, bridge the communication gap, and embrace the beauty of diversity within the Deaf community.



Happy Deaf Awareness Week 2024 !

Some of the easiest flowers to create interest and that insects and butterflies will love throughout the summer season.
*Nasturtiums are easy to grow, with bright orange, red or yellow flowers. Nasturtium are vigorous and can be grown as a climber. They’re great for growing amongst your veg – they’ll lure white butterflies away from cabbages and aphids away from beans. You can also eat the flowers and leaves
Sow direct outside March-June, for flowers June-September.
*Sweet Peas are perfect for picking and putting in a vase, fragrant sweet peas are easy to grow and come in a range of beautiful colours. You can grow them in pots or in the ground, training them up a trellis. Plant sweet peas near a seating area so you can smell them as you sit and relax.
Sow your sweet peas in pots or empty loo rolls March-May, and plant them out in May-June, for flowers June-October.
*Cornflowers are originally blue, but you can also find varieties with white, or pink. The flowers are a great source of food for bees and other pollinators. Deadhead regularly and you’ll have flowers all summer long, but leave them to go to seed towards autumn, and they’ll provide food for birds.
*Marigolds add a splash of sunshine to pots and borders. The flowers range from yellow to orange, and are loved by bees and other pollinating insects. They make great cut flowers and you can sprinkle the petals into salads. It also self-seeds, so you get more flowers next year. Sow direct outside April-May for flowers July-October.
*Californian Poppies add vivid colour in borders or in pots. They’re super easy to grow, flower for months, and readily self-seed, so you get more flowers next year. They’re also loved by bees and other pollinators.
Sow direct outside where you want them to grow in March-May, for flowers June-August.

What a perfect week for this National Garden Week 2024
The sun is shining and its beginning to warm up, at long last !
It's the perfect time to be in the garden, We have lots of handy hints and tips coming out this week so be sure to give us a follow and don't miss out.

An interesting read in the advances of Parkinson's UK disease

Research news 📣

Early research shows transplanting gut bacteria from healthy individuals to people with Parkinson’s, called a faecal microbiota transplant, is safe and may ease motor symptoms.

Click to read more 👉🏿 https://bit.ly/49APjux

That happy face says it all, John thoroughly enjoyed his trip to the beach and SeaYou cafe.
It's so important to us that we encourage clients to get out.
We find clients really do benefit from seeing whats going on around them and engaging with others, giving them a sense of society away from the isolation many face being home alone.

This weekend see's Blakenham Woodland Garden opening, It's absolutely stunning to see the carpet of bluebells, spot the pink ones among them all !
Why not join St Elizabeth Hospice for the Great Garden Trail
for £25 for the entire season giving you access to all the open gardens in the area until September

We're visiting Blakenham Woodland Garden this weekend, on Saturday 27 April from 10am - 4pm, as part of The Great Garden Trail.

Enjoy nine acres of managed beautiful woodland, full of bluebells and magnolias, and a kitchen garden with a natural bluebell wood. Disabled access in some areas.

Find out more at:
https://www.stelizabethhospice.org.uk/event/great-garden-trail-blakenham-woodland-garden/

It's Mulitple sclerosis week, we are here helping raise the profile of this disease.
Many family members and friends of someone with MS may find that they are taking on some aspect of care.

The Carer's Trust defines a carer as "anyone who cares, unpaid, for a friend or family member who... cannot cope without their support". This may include personal care, help with day to day tasks or helping someone get around.

We are here to help, contact our team for a chat
01473 833533

The four pillars of happiness.
Serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin and endorphins are the essential chemicals we need to be happy.
If you feel stressed then boost your serotonin by immersing yourself in nature, get outside and feel those happy hormones !

Struggling with feelings of depression, excessive worry, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress or obsessions and compulsions? NHS Talking Therapies can help.

The service is effective, confidential and free.

Your GP can refer you or refer yourself at https://orlo.uk/Mg42M

Some simple ways to help improve your state of stress, adopting some tools to help you cope, should everything feel like it's going wrong or out of your control.
Making some of these activities a part of your everyday life is a great start to managing your stress levels.

Stress Awareness Month 2024 - The Stress Management Society Stress Awareness Month has been held every April, since 1992 to increase public awareness about both the causes and cures