Are there signs that are worrying you? It’s so tricky getting this right. Generally there will be a few telltale signs that someone needs support at home. But no one wants to take away their independence, or offend them, or worse still alienate them. In general...
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...
