Live-in care is person-centred. Over time, our live-in carers build a relationship through listening, understanding and reacting. Even the smallest idiosyncrasies are, if possible and of course safe, accommodated for. Carers are involved in a range of daily tasks, with the focus always the wellbeing of the person they are supporting and their unique [...]
Every second week Mumby’s Homecare Support run a comprehensive 5-day induction training. This is carried out at our head office in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. We have a fully set up training facility away from the busy office. All equipment is real equipment used in peoples homes so it is a real hand on training experience. [...]
Maintaining independence is what keeps us feeling alive, happy and fulfilled. It makes us who we are. Live-in care is about having just the right amount of daily support to enable your loved one to continue to feel safe and independent. And it goes without saying that it takes a special carer to get [...]
Sensory Gardening For The Elderley The Joys Of Sensory Gardening A sensory garden is one that is created to tantalise your sight, smell, touch and taste. It benefits both young and old, and can be especially pleasing for those who have sensory difficulties. Luckily for us, here in Oxfordshire, we are never far from a [...]
We at Mumby’s believe live in care in Oxfordshire can provide a far higher quality of care than a care home. This is due to the unique companionship a live in carer can offer. We believe live in care benefits not just our clients, but also family members who worry about their loved ones. After 20 [...]
Caring for elderly parents It’s often inevitable that children end up caring for elderly parents. With the vast numbers of Dementia, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s cases every year, this problem will only increase. The burden of caring for elderly parents should not be shouldered entirely by the children or family members. Our experience Much of the [...]
Dementia is notorious for its responsibility to make a person’s mood change without any notice whatsoever. It can bring sadness, but it also provides the rare moment where you cannot help but laugh. Through our Dementia Care services in Oxfordshire we believe we shouldn’t be fearful of dementia. Family members of those we care [...]
A pet is a perfect friend For many of our senior citizens living in Oxfordshire or Berkshire, owning a pet provides enormous amounts of companionship. Pets can also help to reduce stress and lower blood pressure. Owning one can increase social interaction and physical activity for both pet and owner. Maintaining a routine All pets need [...]
People over the age of 65 are more likely to die in a fire and yet there are some simple things we can do to reduce this I recently attended an “Adults at Risk” training session at Newbury Fire Station. It was extremely valuable and I have certainly changed some of my ways at home. For [...]
Companionship: A Piece of Cake! Those in the health and social care profession, either working as a live-in or domiciliary carer, may have one of the most underrated jobs. When most of us think of a carer, we think of a person who has to go into somebody else’s home to help administrate medication, provide [...]
