It has been more important than ever to provide safe, high-quality home care and live-in care during Covid-19 to the elderly and vulnerable. At Mumby’s, we put our clients at the heart of everything we do. We provide outstanding care for your loved one in the comfort and familiarity of their own home. We believe [...]
Caring for a loved one can be very rewarding. However, the stress involved can harm your health, wellbeing and relationships. It is important to get the help and support you need whether this is from family members, social services or using senior respite care. Caring for a loved one takes enormous resources of time, energy [...]
Sleep is vitally important to all of us and a good night’s sleep is essential for people with dementia. However, many people with dementia struggle to get a good night’s sleep for a variety of reasons. 8 tips to support a better night's sleep for people with dementia If your loved one is having trouble [...]
While the festive season can be full of joy and togetherness, for someone coping with dementia it can also be very stressful. If you are looking after someone with dementia this Christmas, follow these tips to make sure they enjoy the festivities, too. 10 tips for coping with dementia over Christmas 1. Keeping to your [...]
It's cold and wet outside and we can’t even cosy up in a restaurant or cinema at the moment. But there are plenty of activities we can enjoy while caring for elderly parents and still staying safe and warm at home. 1. Have a Great British Bake Off with your elderly parents While going out for [...]
Christmas can be a magical time of the year when families get together and enjoy the midwinter festivities. But of course, Christmas can also cause additional stress and strain, especially if you have older relatives to care for. Mumby's live in carers provide practical support as well as reassurance, companionship and compassion at this special [...]
Cognitive health is an important but often overlooked aspect of elderly care. Cognitive health is our ability to clearly think, learn and remember. Our cognitive health has an impact on how we can perform everyday activities. Cognitive health can decline as we age and some people suffer from diseases which affect brain health, such as [...]
Many of us have experienced loneliness in lockdown. According to a survey by the Mental Health Foundation, one in four respondents said they had feelings of loneliness in the “previous two weeks”. This was up from one in ten before lockdown. We have adapted to using new technologies which have at least partly made up [...]
They say that sixty is the new forty, so there is no reason that men in their sixties, seventies, eighties and beyond should not be enjoying a healthy and fulfilling life. To help older men to stay healthy and full of vitality we’ve put together a guide to older men's health with a list of [...]
All of us with older relatives have been concerned about their health and wellbeing during the coronavirus pandemic. Lots of people with older relatives in care homes have been concerned that their loved ones may contract the virus. Also, many people have been unable to visit their relatives during this time. This has added to [...]
