Home Instead - Croydon and Dulwich

This week we're celebrating . It's a chance to pour a cuppa, bake a scone and enjoy the company of someone you love. 💜

🧠 Did you know that keeping close ties to friends and family and engaging in social activities can positively impact our brain health?

🧓🏻 As we grow older, the significance of social engagement becomes increasingly apparent. Positive relationships and engaging in shared activities contribute significantly to our overall wellbeing and cognitive vitality. On the other hand, loneliness and isolation can raise health risks, highlighting the crucial need to foster and maintain meaningful social connections.

💜 Our Care Professionals can play a crucial role in helping older adults maintain social connections and participate in enjoyable activities. Whether it's arranging social gatherings, encouraging community involvement, or embracing technology to stay connected, we are dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults and promoting social engagement for better brain health and an enhanced quality of life.

✨ Our local team is here to support you and your family, so please give us a call to learn more about how we can provide personalised care for your family.

We believe in fostering independence, not dependence. From a little gardening together to community outings, our care helps connect clients to the people and places they love. It's about enhancing your life, empowering you to do more, and celebrating your independence.

As a son or daughter, you'll know how important it is that mum and dad are eating well and staying hydrated. That's why our Care Professionals can provide support with meal planning, shopping, and preparation to ensure they can continue to enjoy all their favourite foods at home. 👩‍🍳

Call our team to learn how our Care Professionals can support your loved ones, or enquiry about our services online: https://go.homeinstead.co.uk/3Je7X0P.

From providing a hand with the shopping to support with medications, we provide the personalised care mum and dad need to live independently at home.

Speak with our team about your needs and learn what makes Home Instead different.

How we can help:

• Help with daily activities
• Respite care
• Post-hospital care
• Support for illnesses
• Round-the-clock care
• Transportation
• Alzheimer’s and dementia care

Cognitive stimulation therapy offers a ray of hope for our loved ones facing memory and thinking challenges caused by dementia. By engaging in various stimulating activities like discussions, puzzles, music, and practical tasks, they can exercise their minds and potentially slow down cognitive decline. These sessions, typically conducted in small groups by skilled professionals, aim to stimulate thinking and memory.

Our trained Care Professionals can also help support them by providing cognitive stimulation on a one-to-one basis within the comfort of home. Word or number puzzles, when incorporated into daily routines, have shown promising results in enhancing memory, thinking, and overall cognitive abilities in individuals living with dementia. What matters most is engaging in brain-stimulating activities regularly.

Please get in touch with us if you are considering care at home for a loved one. Together, let's unlock the power of cognitive stimulation, making each day brighter for those living with dementia.

👋🎉 Happy World Emoji Day! 🎊🌍

On this day, when the 🌐 world celebrates the 🎨 colourful and 🌈 creative language of emojis, we at 🏠 Home Instead couldn't think of a better way to 🙌 express our 💕 appreciation for our team than with a shower of these fun little symbols. 🎈🎁

So, here it goes…

👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ Dear team of Care Professionals,

📣💬 Just wanted to take a moment to 🙏 thank each and every one of you for the 👌 brilliant job you do.

Every day 🗓️ we 💚💙💜 feel the love and dedication you put into caring for our clients. The ☺️ smiles you bring to their faces and the 🕰️ time you give them, the 🙌 way you make a difference in their lives each day is simply 👏👏 amazing.

Your 🏆 exceptional work is the ❤️💖 heartbeat of Home Instead. Each of you 🏅 shines brightly, lighting up our clients' lives 🌟🕯️.

From 🍳 breakfast in the morning to 🛌 tucking them in at night, you’re there to lend a 👂 listening ear, a comforting 😊 smile, and a 🤝 helpful hand. Every 👵👴 client you touch feels 🥰 valued and at 🏡 home because of your 💌 loving care.

Your work is not ⚠️ overlooked; in fact, it is 👀 seen, 🙏 appreciated and 🔝 valued more than you know.

Remember, the work you do is not just a job, it's a 🎁 gift, a privilege. You are our unsung 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️ heroes and we want to take this time to 🎉 celebrate you!

Keep shining, keep 💪 persevering, and keep making a difference. We are so 💯 proud of you!

From all of us at 🏠 Home Instead 💜 ,

👍🥇 Thank You! 🎊🎉🎈

🌟 Keep up the Great Work! 🌟

🤗💖 Much love and respect to you all,

Your 🤝 Home Instead team 🥰

P.S. Don't forget to take care of 🧍‍♀️🧍‍♂️ yourselves too, because you are just as 🌈 precious to us as our clients are. 😘🌹

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Did you know that we don't just care for our clients...but often their pets too! 😊

We can assist with dog walking, ensuring they stay properly hydrated and well-fed and support with trips to the vet. Get in touch if we can support your loved ones and their furry friends! 🐶

"Mum's not ready to leave home. And I'm not sure I can face seeing her moving into residential care."

This is a common situation for many families we support. Mum and dad want to maintain their independence however you know a little extra support with everyday living would benefit them.

At Home Instead, our care is bespoke. We start by getting to know you and your family and we listen carefully to what's important to them. Maybe mum wants to continue playing at the weekly bingo or dad is keen to be as active as he's always been...whatever it is, it's different for everyone so we tailor our support accordingly. It could be a few hours of companionship each week to more comprehensive care to support with dementia or other conditions.

Our services are wide-ranging. From making a nutritious meal to light housekeeping, our Care Professionals provide that extra layer of support and greater peace of mind for you. We don't wear uniforms (we believe it's friendlier that way) and we always endeavour to send the same Care Professional every time. And when you have a question, our knowledgeable team is always at the end of the phone.

Your parent's community holds a special place in their heart. After all, they may have grown up in the area or lived here for years. Being local, we're well-placed to support them. We have long standing relationships with local healthcare providers and all our Care Professionals live locally, too.

We’ll be more than happy to discuss how we can support you and your family. Give us a call or visit our website to learn more.

When people think of ‘care’ many automatically think of a care home, or residential home. This is not the only option as quality care can also be delivered at home.

At Home Instead, we want to help our clients embrace a healthy, happy and safe lifestyle from the comfort of their own homes.

Give us a call if you would like to find out more about our premium quality home care services.

During warm summer months, it's important to look after your loved ones' wellbeing. Here are some tips to help ensure the comfort and safety of your loved ones during the summer heat:

🏡 Keep your home cool - Ensure that your loved one's home is adequately cooled or provide them with fans to help keep the heat at bay.

💧 Stay hydrated - Encourage your loved one to drink plenty of water and provide them with easy access to fluids.

🧴Protect their skin - Apply sunscreen to your loved one's skin and provide them with hats and loose-fitting clothing to protect them from the sun's rays.

🪴Limit outdoor activities - During the hottest times of the day, limit your loved one's outdoor activities and encourage them to stay indoors in a cool, shaded environment.

🧓🏻 Check in regularly - Make sure to check in on your loved one regularly and be on the lookout for signs of heat-related illness, such as dizziness, nausea, and confusion.

We understand that caregiving can be challenging, but you don't have to do it alone. With our respite care service, our Care Professionals can look after your loved one while you take a well-deserved break, attend appointments, go on holiday or celebrate a special occasion. Looking after your own well-being is crucial, and you can rest assured that your loved one is receiving high-quality care at home.

If you or someone you know could use some respite, please give us a call. Our local Care Professionals are available to provide additional support so you can take a much-needed break - even if it's for a few hours or a couple of days a week.

At Home Instead, we don't rush our visits to clients. All visits are a minimum of one-hour and Care Professionals have regular clients so they can build stronger relationships and get to know each client and what they like. 💜

Dignity, compassion and respect are at the heart of what we do. 💜

Our local team offers customised services to help your loved ones live well at home. Whether you're looking for help a few times a week or need more comprehensive assistance, we tailor our services to fit your needs.

Thanks to continuous training and a dedicated support team, our carefully chosen Care Professionals provide unrivalled reliability, offering complete peace of mind.

Schedule a personalised Care Consultation today to learn how we can make a difference. https://go.homeinstead.co.uk/3Je7X0P

Home Instead - Croydon and Dulwich

Happy Father's Day! Wishing every dad a day filled with love and appreciation. 💜

A HUGE thank you to all our Care Professionals and office team. We appreciate your kindness and dedication - it's not going unnoticed. 💜

How lovely does this homemade trifle look! Our clients and Care Professionals love cooking together. It's one of the perks of 1hr minimum visits! 😊

No two days are ever the same when you're a Care Professional. 💜

Ever noticed the power of a warm smile, a listening ear, or a timely cup of tea?

These are the little things, your natural gifts, that can brighten a day and change a life. With us, you'll find purpose in using these simple yet powerful skills to bring comfort and happiness to local clients so they can feel supported in their daily routines.

You've got everything it takes, you just haven't realised it yet. Learn more and apply now https://link.applytocare.com/MeantForMe

Home Instead - Croydon and Dulwich

Take a well-deserved break with Home Instead Respite Care. Our at-home service provides the relief you need, whether it's for emergencies, regular support, or a one-time arrangement.

Our respite care service is beneficial in many ways:

💜 Your loved one can stay at home whilst you take a break
💜 It gives you peace of mind that your loved one is being cared for at home
💜 It is tailored to your loved one’s needs
💜 You are able to take a rest from caring
💜 It is delivered by Care Professionals matched to you and your loved one
💜 It is given by highly trained and experienced Care Professionals.

Call us today to learn more and discuss a personalised respite care plan that suits your unique needs.

This week is Carers Week and the perfect opportunity for us to recognise and say another BIG Thank You to all of our Care Professionals and all carers out there doing an amazing job and making a difference to the lives of older adults and their families. Who are you thankful for today?

Many of us may know someone living with Parkinson’s, and we know how important it is to help them feel comfortable and safe at home.

That’s why we are so proud to partner with Parkinson's UK. Our partnership has brought specialist training to our Care Professionals so we can offer the very best quality support.

When you love what you do, you never work a day in your life. Thank you, Care Professionals, for all you do! 💜

Happy 🏳️‍🌈 You are heard, you are seen, and you are LOVED. 🖤🤎❤️🧡💛💚💙

What advice would you give to another Care Professional? Let us know in the comments! 💜

Home Instead's live-in care enables you to maintain your independence and comfort in your own home for longer. Our Care Professionals are dedicated to providing you with the support you need to enjoy a fulfilling and high-quality life, and we ensure that you are matched with the right Care Professional for your individual needs.

Live-in care helps you:

- Stay in the comfort of your own home, not a care home
- Continuity of care from a dedicated Care Professional who lives with you long-term
- One-to-one care and personal attention tailored to your needs
- Assistance with everyday tasks like washing, dressing, appointments and housekeeping
- Companionship and engagement with activities you enjoy
- Flexible and personalised care for a range of situations and conditions, including dementia and end-of-life care
- A more affordable alternative to hourly or residential care
- Peace of mind knowing you're not alone at night and a Care Professional is on hand for emergencies

Please call us to learn more about how our local team of Care Professionals can support you or your loved ones to live independently at home.

Before receiving a diagnosis, it is important to understand the warning signs of cognitive impairment. Some symptoms of dementia can mirror symptoms of other, treatable conditions, so it’s important to make an appointment with a GP for further evaluation.