Being diagnosed with dementia can be a frightening and challenging time – not just for the person who is living with the condition, but also for their families, and the symptoms of this progressive condition are many and varied. One such symptom, most common in the middle or later stages of dementia is hallucinations. These
When it comes to dementia care, activities play a vital role. That’s because they help people to lead a more healthy and happier life. Another thing they do is provide structure and routine in one’s life. And that’s something everyone needs, not just people that have dementia. What types of activities work best? Activities help
‘Respect your elders’: we’ve all heard that expression. It’s a life lesson we encounter at some point in our lives – usually during our childhood, and is imparted upon us by those very ‘elders’ themselves; our parents, grandparents, maybe school teachers… And it’s a good lesson to learn. Respect for History After all, where better
As the Care In Kent team continues to explore the core values that make up who we are and what we do, we come to ‘Enrichment’ and what it means to improve the quality of life of those that we care for. As people get older, and day-to-day tasks become more difficult due to health problems or
Our independence is something we tend to take for granted; having autonomy and control over our own lives. But as we age, that independence can become compromised as ill health or loss of strength and mobility can mean that we need help to carry out the everyday tasks that we once completed without a second
Here at Care In Kent we’ve been taking a closer look at the core values that make us who we are as carers; what they mean to us, what they mean to our clients, and how they shape our role. It goes without saying that when any of us pay close attention to something, it shows that
For the Care In Kent family, it is the values we hold dear that are at the very heart of everything that we do when it comes to caring for your loved ones. We care for our clients in the same way we would want our family members to be cared for – with compassion. Our dedicated
If someone you love has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, you might have been left with more questions than answers: what exactly are the symptoms? How does the illness progress? How much care will my loved one need? Care In Kent’s blog series on Parksinson’s Disease takes a closer look at the condition, including what it
At Care In Kent, we know just how physically, mentally and emotionally challenging it can be caring for someone who is living with dementia – and, if instead of choosing to pursue a career as a carer, you have found yourself stepping into a caring role for a loved one, the situation could feel even more
If someone you love is living with dementia it can be a stressful and challenging time. If it is a partner, parent or grandparent that is living with the illness, you’ll probably find it hard to think of yourself as a carer, this is especially true if your loved one has previously cared for you
