The role of homeshare for older people during and post-pandemic
What we have been doing during lockdown in the Share and Care community!
Food brings people together. Sharing a meal with someone is much more palatable – and enjoyable – than eating alone. ‘Saucery’ is a book of quick and easy adaptable sauces and recipes accompanied by top tips and dietary advice to tackle health issues faced by some older people. The recipes are not complicated and have […]
How Music Helps People Living with Dementia.
Over the years, the team at Share and Care Homeshare has witnessed first-hand how music can help people living with dementia, which is why we are supporters of Music for Dementia, a UK-wide campaign calling for music to be accessible for everyone living with dementia. To quote one of our Sharers, who lived with one […]
Understanding the financial value of Homeshare
There is a misconception among many people that if they are elderly or have reduced mobility or a disability – physical or mental – or simply struggle with day-to-day tasks, that they will get some financial help to pay for support or access to free services. This is not the case.
Why Homeshare works for Patricia an International Juggler in the 40’s and 50’s
“We are absolutely delighted to have Mich living with Mum, and so grateful to Share and Care for putting us together. I can’t believe my luck. It just goes to show that sometimes you just have to be brave and find a non-traditional solution.”
How Homeshare schemes can help NHS deliver improved outcomes for older people
Homeshare is set to play a much greater part in helping the NHS deliver improved outcomes for older people, as the sector is more open than ever before to alternative, more cost-effective methods to support independent living for an ageing population across the UK. […]
Keeping spirits up during the Coronavirus
Many people are concerned about loved ones during this time; especially with the threat of a potential second wave of coronavirus, which will result in curfews and lockdowns. Homeshare is a solution for supporting elderly people during coronavirus and beyond. It is low cost and is great at keeping up spirits A Sharer can help […]
Count your blessings
Lark Music client Louise Kaye personifies caring but during lockdown sharing her home with a musician through the Share and Care Homeshare has brought her ‘complete joy’, she tells Private Client Director Julie Webb
‘PERFECT TIMING’
SHARE AND CARE HOMESHARE AWARDED GRANT FROM 4 DAUGHTERS 23rd June 2020 – We are delighted to announce Share and Care Homeshare has been awarded a considerable grant by the charitable foundation Four Daughters to increase recognition of Share and Care Homeshare as an option for affordable live-in support to older people, and to escalate the number of […]
Our First Fitness From Your Own Chair
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 has a Diploma in Exercise Referral. She showed us the moves via Zoom video conferencing. We also hoped it would be an opportunity for Householders and […]
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