Professional Care Worker’s Week
This week is the Professional Care Worker’s Week, running from 1st to 4th September 2020. The purpose is to recognise the dedication, hard work and resilience of those who work in care, who play a vital role in ensuring communities are kept safe and supported. Over recent months there has been increased recognition of professional […]
Celebrating Carers’ Week 2020
Carers Week, celebrated every year, highlights the importance of unpaid carers up and down the country. This week recognises those who provide unpaid care and support to a family member or a friend, who has a disability, illness, mental health problem or who needs extra help as they grow older.Around 6.5million people in the UK […]
Mental Health Awareness Week
18th – 24th May 2020 is Mental Health Awareness Week, hosted by the Mental Health Foundation, the theme this year is kindness #kindnessmatters ‘At times like these, when the world feels upside down, kindness can be the key to turning things around’ This year’s campaign, highlighting kindness, feels more important than ever during this difficult […]
Overcoming resistance to having care
Deciding to start having care at home can be a big decision both financially and emotionally.
COVID-19 update
At CuraCare, our number one priority is the safety and well-being of our team, clients, their families and the wider community.
Are There Upsides to No Longer Driving that You Can Share with Your Ageing Parents?
Your elderly family member may not see it at the moment, but no longer being a driver can have some true benefits for them. If they’re unsure what those benefits might be, try running through a few of these ideas with them. It’s Far Less Stressful Having a car and driving regularly can be extremely […]
A SPECAL Day
We had a wonderfully interesting day yesterday with Penny Garner, Founder of the Contented Dementia Trust. Penny visited us to teach us about the SPECAL method of dementia support, that she developed. SPECAL (Specialised Early Care for Alzheimer’s) is a means of working with people with dementia. It minimises stress for people living with dementia […]
The Hot Weather Is Here. What Are The Implications For Older People?
The hot weather seems to be here to stay. Whilst it’s great for the sun tan, hot weather can have severe consequences for older people. However, by following a few easy guidelines, it’s easy to help older people stay safe during the summer months. Heat illnesses are of particular concern to older people, infants and […]