Mumby’s Live-in Carer, Danuta, is a shortlisted Finalist for Frontline Carer of the Year in the 2021 Leaders in Care Awards We are so pleased with Danuta's (Dani) shortlisting for Frontline Carer of the Year in the 2021 Leaders in Care Awards. Dani’s long service in the care sector demonstrates her loyalty and commitment to [...]
A Care Managers work is wide-ranging. They enjoy an important and busy role in which they fully support both our clients and carers every day. A Care Managers Responsibilities Our Care Managers are responsible for the assessment of new and the review of current clients' needs. In addition, they evaluate their risks at home whilst [...]
Malnutrition is a condition where a person is either not getting enough calories, or is deficient in nutrients, such as protein, vitamins and minerals. Malnutrition in the elderly is an increasing problem. This can have many serious health effects including: Increased frailty Reduced muscle and tissue mass Decreased mobility and stamina Breathing difficulties Wounds taking [...]
Many studies have shown that patients recover better at home after surgery. There are several reasons for this. Here are some of the benefits of recovering from surgery at home. Benefits of recovering from surgery at home We all feel more relaxed and happier at home. Hospitals can be noisy and distressing places, and the [...]
Live-in care is becoming an increasingly popular and viable alternative to moving into a residential home. One of the main benefits of live-in care is that it allows a person to stay in their own home. However, there are many further advantages to live-in care. In this blog, we will outline the advantages as well [...]
As September is Urology Awareness Month, we take a look at how incontinence can affect the lives of many carers and cared for and offer some tips for Elderly Incontinence Care. In the UK, 24% of older people are affected by urinary incontinence. This increases to between 30-60% in the elderly population. This means that [...]
September is World Alzheimer’s Month, making it the perfect time to discuss Alzheimer’s and dementia. Here, we will talk about how dementia and Alzheimer’s can affect people and share our best practice for Dementia Care at Home. Dementia affects many people in the UK and can be very distressing for those caring for loved ones [...]
Many older people find it harder to sleep in the summer. The daylight hours are long, and the weather is often warm, even at night. So, we’ve put together some summer sleep tips to help you stay well-rested in the warmer months. Why older people may have trouble sleeping As we age, our sleeping patterns [...]
Immediate Action is Needed to Reduce Climate Change Last week, the IPPC reported their latest findings. The report states that climate change is widespread, rapid, and intensifying and that it is ‘unequivocally’ caused by human activities. Now we need immediate, rapid and large-scale reductions in greenhouse gas emissions to stabilise our climate. It is therefore [...]
When choosing care for a loved one you will weigh up the care that would be best for them. Your loved one has a choice of care including live-in care or care home. Live-in care is becoming a popular choice for a variety of reasons. This type of care allows your loved one to stay [...]
