The Equality Act of 2010 was set up to protect people from discrimination, harrassment andvictimisation due to: ● Age● Disability● Sex● Race● Religion● Pregnancy/maternity● Gender reassignment● Sexual orientation While the world has come a long way with regards to tolerance and acceptance surroundingthese protected characteristics, for older members of the LGBTQ community, being true towho
Being a carer is a constant balancing act; ensuring that you are caring for yourself as well as providing care for someone else – and it isn’t easy. Whether you are a nurse, working in at-home care, or caring for a family member, your role is as demanding and arduous as it is rewarding, and finding
If you have an elderly loved one, and you have been researching the best way to care for them and their needs, domiciliary care is no doubt a term you have come across. But what exactly is domiciliary care? What does it entail? And who is it for? Care In Kent have put together this
There’s no denying that being a carer is one of the most demanding and difficult jobs out there. No two days are the same, and often they can be long, tiring, and frustrating. No job will take you more out of your comfort zone, and test your resilience, patience and emotions more than caring for
March 8th sees the start of International Women’s Week, an annual celebration of the achievements of women today and throughout history around the globe. Care In Kent wants to take the opportunity to rejoice in the caring roles that women from all walks of life fulfil throughout their daily lives. Not just as partners, friends, mothers,
Personal hygiene is important whatever our age, not just for the sake of cleanliness and preventing the spread and contraction of germs and illnesses, but also as a form of self care; to make us feel and look good. For older people who might be living with reduced mobility, frailty, and the possible decline of
There’s no denying that working in care is one of the most demanding and difficult jobs out there. No two days are the same, and often they can be long, tiring, and frustrating. No job will take you more out of your comfort zone, and test your resilience, patience, and emotions more than caring for
As our loved ones grow older, it is inevitable that we start to think about how we are going to care for them in their twilight years. You might be mistaken for thinking that elderly people can only continue to live in their own homes as long as they are the perfect picture of health.
We all feel down once in a while – whatever our age – it’s a part of life. But for some people, those feelings can last for weeks or months, and can become debilitating. Thankfully, a diagnosis of depression no longer has a stigma attached to it; it’s recognised by society as the genuine illness that it
Eating good, nutritious food is important for our overall health at any age, but for the elderly, eating well is even more essential. A healthy diet can improve mental agility,build your resistance to illness and give energy levels a much-needed boost. Eating well not only keeps our bodies healthy, it’s also vital when it comes
