One of the biggest stumbling blocks when an elderly parent stubbornly refuses any form of care is helping them overcome their fear; fear of losing their independence, fear of being physically dependent on someone else and just an overall fear of change. You may have noticed that your parent has gradually been able to do... The post What to do if a Parent Refuses Care? appeared first on The Live-in Care Hub ..read more

We all understand the importance of exercise and the role that it plays in helping us to remain healthy and mobile for as long as possible. Unfortunately for those who have a disability, are injured, have weight issues or any other form of issue that can limit their mobility, exercising can be difficult. But whilst... The post Chair based exercise – A boost for those with low mobility appeared first on The Live-in Care Hub ..read more

No longer does the need for palliative care mean you have to leave your home for a hospital or hospice to get the range of services and support that you require. Palliative care gives those diagnosed with a serious or terminal illness the care required to manage both physical and emotional conditions. Palliative Care at... The post Palliative Care – Can You Really Have it at Home? appeared first on The Live-in Care Hub ..read more

On 1st April The Good Care Group won an award for Training and Development Expertise at the Home Care Awards. The award recognised TGCG’s efforts to provide further learning and development opportunities for Professional Carers in response to feedback. TGCG has also recently launched a ‘step into care programme’ which takes individuals with a passion for... The post Success for The Good Care Group appeared first on The Live-in Care Hub ..read more

Our members Consultus Care & Nursing won two awards at the Homecare Awards last week : High Commendation in the ‘Best Independent Home Care Provider’ category. and High Commendation in the in ‘Best for Training and Development Expertise’ category.  Well done to all involved! The post Consultus Care & Nursing Wins Two Awards appeared first on The Live-in Care Hub ..read more

Oxfordshire-based Mumby’s Live-in Care wins the Live-in Care Expertise Award at this year’s Home Care Awards. This annual prestigious award ceremony aims to identify the best UK companies in home care and celebrate their successes. This accolade demonstrates Mumby’s commitment to providing a highly bespoke service that holistically improves their client’s quality of life in... The post Mumby’s Live-in Care Wins Home Care Award appeared first on The Live-in Care Hub ..read more

Why more and more elderly people are rejecting institutional care, turning their backs on the traditional care home and opting to stay at home It should come as no surprise to discover that the elderly population in the UK is getting bigger, and older. Age expectancy is increasing, in part due to people having a... The post Rejecting The Move to Institutional Care appeared first on The Live-in Care Hub ..read more

As we get older, we need to carefully consider our living arrangements and what makes us feel happy and protected. Sadly, as we revealed in our Better At Home Report, approximately two million people in the UK are forced to put their dog or cat to sleep when moving into a care home because pets... The post The Important Role of Pets in the Lives of Older People appeared first on The Live-in Care Hub ..read more

Dementia (also known as major neurocognitive disorder) is not a disease in itself but can be due to many reasons where the parts of the brain responsible for memories, decision-making, learning and language are affected by damage or disease. The majority of cases are caused by Alzheimer’s and the risk increases with age. By their... The post The Stages of Dementia appeared first on The Live-in Care Hub ..read more

When you are told you have Parkinson’s Disease it is natural to worry about what the future holds. No doubt you had symptoms requiring investigation that led to a PD diagnosis in the first place but many sufferers, including celebrities like Michael J Fox want to know and be prepared for how the condition may... The post Parkinson’s Disease Progression – What To Watch Out For appeared first on The Live-in Care Hub ..read more