Our aim was to do some gentle exercise together, just 20 minutes, with the lovely Brogan Needham from Mind, Body & Goals Fitness. Brogan is a qualified personal trainer and she showed us the moves via Zoom video conferencing. We also hoped it would be an opportunity for Householders and Sharers in the Share and Care […]
A message from Care Providers Alliance about coronavirus / COVID-19
The government have published guidance for the adult social care sector, which is useful while there is no transmission of COVID-19 in the community. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-for-social-or-community-care-and-residential-settings-on-covid-19/guidance-for-social-or-community-care-and-residential-settings-on-covid-19 This guidance is intended for the current position in the UK where there is currently no transmission of COVID-19 in the community. It is therefore very unlikely that anyone receiving […]
Our Founder Caroline Cooke has recorded a series of videos on ‘Why Homeshare is such a valuable option for anyone requiring some low cost live-in support at home’
Hear what one of our current clients thinks about having Home Sharer
Brighter Living Fair
A great incentive by Wandsworth Council for adults who are looking for care and support. We will be at the event with our own stall and look forward to seeing you there.
Intergenerational Homesharing
We keep in touch with all of our homeowners and sharers regularly. Yesterday we received some great feedback, demonstrating how Intergenerational Homesharing works so well. “My mothers Sharer is very dedicated and takes very good care of her, and they’ve developed a really nice relationship. When my mother was in hospital recently, she was invaluable […]
Macular Degeneration
What is Macular Degeneration? Macular degeneration is a term that describes problems with the macular – a tiny part of the retina that is responsible for all or our central vision. Most people associate macular degeneration with getting older – and, indeed, age-related macular degeneration is the most common cause of sight loss in […]
My Life Films
We are always glad to hear about other organisations that offer services to people who are living with dementia, so we were excited to hear about My Life Films.
Helping a Person Living with Dementia to Deal with the Loss of a Loved One
What is the right way to handle the death of a loved one when the surviving relative is living with dementia? Look After Yourself In any bereavement situation it is important for carers to acknowledge their own grief and emotions. It may become difficult to care for someone living with dementia and to help […]
Supporting Dementia Awareness Week
SHARE & CARE HOMESHARE – CASE STUDY 82-year-old Oxfordshire-based Jennifer Baird was diagnosed with dementia in May 2014. She had a Sharer, Judith O’Boyle, through Share & Care Homeshare, who lived with her from October 2016 until September 2017. Jennifer’s daughter Jo Evans says; “I wish I had known about Share & Care before, […]
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