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 [...]
Tips for Looking After the Elderly During Winter Most of us in Oxfordshire will either love or hate winter, but we always need to be aware of the hazards it poses. Therefore, we should all think more proactively about how we can help the elderly. Anyone in Oxfordshire who may be vulnerable could need more [...]
Dehydration is an age old problem. Throughout our life, our sense of thirst prompts us to drink more fluids in order to stay hydrated. Recently, research evidence has found that as we get older our sense of thirst reduces. Therefore, the risk of dehydration in elderly people instantly increases. Dehydration is a frequent cause of [...]
Live-in care not only benefits those being cared for but has additional benefits for families. Choosing the right care for your parents or relatives can be extremely distressing but Mumby’s know from experience families who choose live-in care over a nursing home will also enjoy benefits they may not have even thought of. Relieve the [...]
