We don’t like to dwell on issues of safety, but occasionally it’s worth a having a few quick reminders about simple ways to stay safe at this time of year. Hot water bottles A recent article earlier this month from the BBC has urged us to think carefully...
Here at Home & Company we’re fans of any aids that help people to stay living independently at home. Over the past twenty years there have been a number of great low-tech solutions introduced to the market. Aids can provide much needed support and...
It’s horrifying to know that between 10-15% of all 999 calls are due to falls, and falls prevention is now a priority. Recovering from a fall can take a long time, and we know through our own experiences at Home & Company that regaining full health and confidence...
Here at Home & Company we love a ‘to do’ list, mostly for the satisfaction of ticking things off! January is a great time of year to get straight at home, whether that be sorting those admin jobs that you’ve been putting off, or decluttering the spare room that...
Much progress has been made in recent years on making public spaces more dementia friendly and it’s great to see venues and retail spaces taking dementia into account. The Dementia Friends Action Alliances that we work with are really proactive about working...
We’re fans of anything that helps people to stay living independently at home and Carelink is a great way to support independence. Many of our clients already use this telecare service, wearing a simple pendant or bracelet that you can press if you need help, or are...
