A live in carer can often be the best way to provide support and care for a loved one. With live in care, your loved one can retain as much independence as possible. Live in care also allows them to maintain their usual routines and lifestyle and stay in the familiar surroundings of home. If [...]
Being a caregiver can be very rewarding, however, it is important for caregivers to look after their own needs and receive caregiver support. There are a range of resources available to assist with the emotional, physical and financial needs of caregivers. Taking advantage of these can keep you healthy and well so you can do [...]
There are many benefits to choosing a career as a live-in care worker. Being a live-in carer is a varied and enjoyable job that allows you to build a great relationship with your client as well as offering you an opportunity to study and advance your career. More and more families are choosing to employ [...]
1. Companionship When you choose live in care, your loved one will never be lonely as there will always be someone around to chat to. At Mumby’s, we choose our live in carers very carefully to ensure they have all the qualities that make a great live in carer. In addition, we match your loved [...]
Choosing gifts for older men is quite a challenge. With Father’s Day coming up this month, we thought you might appreciate a few ideas. Buying gifts for Dads can be tricky and finding the perfect gift for older men is often particularly hard. They usually have a home full of knick-knacks, tools and personal items accumulated [...]
As our parent's age, they may need support to continue to enjoy a happy and healthy life. Here are 4 practical steps to take when caring for elderly parents As your parents age, you may suspect that they are beginning to need help in certain areas of life. However, you may not be sure of [...]
Live-in care enables your loved one to stay in their own home and be independent while reassuring you that they are safe and happy. Live-in carers are fully trained professionals who live in your loved one's home. Carers help with a range of tasks allowing your loved one to continue enjoying the things they love [...]
How and why to stay active Getting out and about is part of what makes life enjoyable. However, your loved one may need support to stay active and continue with activities they enjoy Getting out and about and enjoying a range of activities has a huge range of benefits to both the body and mind. [...]
We are now Outstanding! On the 12th February 2019 Mumby’s Homecare Support Ltd were awarded Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). They are the UK’s governing body for all health and care services. This goes to show that time and effort from all our excellent staff has really paid off. The company is more [...]
My first encounter with dementia was in 1959 when I visited the local private mental asylum. I went every Sunday afternoon to spend time with a delightful farmer of 70 years whose family was unable to cope with his bizarre behaviour. I became very attached to him and looked forward to our weekly meetings. It [...]
