Proud winners of the Bath Life Awards 2024 Employer Category!
We are thrilled to announce that we have been honoured with the prestigious Employer Award at last night’s Bath Life Awards! This award recognises the best employers in the area, and we are incredibly proud to have been chosen as the winner. Since we started out in 2015, we have been on a mission to […]
How we achieved great place to work certification: A journey of excellence
✅ What does this mean for us? Our decision to pursue the Great Place To Work certification was driven by our desire to continuously improve and elevate our organisation. We understand that a positive work environment leads to higher employee satisfaction, increased productivity, and ultimately, better results for our clients. Being certified signifies our unwavering […]
Going beyond expectations: Double triumph for Abney & Baker at Homecare.co.uk awards 2023!
We are particularly proud of these awards because they are solely based on the heartfelt reviews and feedback from their clients and their families. As a company striving to be known as ‘The Most Caring Care Company in the World’, this double triumph is a testament to our outstanding team’s hard work, compassion, and commitment. […]
Staying connected: The key role of socialising in healthy ageing
If you’re in the process of planning a healthy later life, you’ve probably focused on critical aspects like maintaining a balanced diet, regular exercise, mental fitness, and routine medical check-ups. But there’s a crucial element that often gets overlooked: the impact of socialising on health in later life. Social connections profoundly affect the well-being and […]
The importance of mental health in later life: How to stay emotionally well
Embrace aging with emotional wellness As we age, prioritising mental health is essential for a fulfilling and balanced lifestyle. Ageing brings various challenges, including physical health changes, cognitive decline, and social adjustments. Focusing on mental well-being helps navigate these changes and maintain purpose, resilience, and happiness. In addition, emotional well-being is as crucial as physical […]
Caring for loved ones with Parkinson’s disease: Practical tips for family carers
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive movement disorder affecting millions worldwide. It is a neurological condition that primarily affects the part of the brain that controls movement, resulting in tremors, stiffness, and difficulty with coordination and balance. It can also cause non-motor symptoms such as depression, anxiety, and cognitive impairment. Caring for a loved one with […]
Types of dementia
Dementia is a term that encompasses a variety of cognitive disorders that affect memory, thinking, and behaviour making daily activities increasingly challenging. With several different types of dementia, understanding the distinctions between them is crucial for accurate diagnosis, treatment, and support. In this comprehensive guide, we explore the various forms of dementia, their prevalence, symptoms, […]
Lewy body dementia: Causes, symptoms, treatment, and care
Lewy body dementia is a form of progressive dementia that affects more than 100,000 people in the UK alone. It can be difficult to understand and care for someone with lewy body dementia at home, as it’s often hard to recognise the signs early on. This blog post will explore what lewy body dementia is; […]
Is lying a symptom of dementia?
As our loved ones age, they can experience a series of changes in their personality. These changes are noticed mainly by family members and close friends. These changes can also be early warning signs of an underlying health condition, such as dementia. One such change could be that they start telling untruths. Initially, this may […]
Dementia-friendly help-at-home ideas
Dementia is a neurodegenerative disorder that causes loss of cognitive functions such as remembering, thinking, and reasoning. The loss of cognitive functioning eventually interferes with the affected individual’s daily life and routine. The severity of dementia varies from mild stage to the most severe stage. During the mild stage, the person’s functioning has started to […]
