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 [...]
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes here at Mumby’s? What are the carers like? do they enjoy what they do? and what is it that earned Mumby's a nomination for employer of the year! So, we spoke to one of our carers, Rhoda, and asked her to share her thoughts. Read [...]
Concerns It’s normal to be concerned about your pension. Especially in today's mid- Brexit world economy. Whether you are worried about your future pension or are currently receiving it. It might be contributing to your care costs. If the value of your pension fund reduces then this will obviously affect that provision. However, if it [...]
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 [...]
