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.
Hear what one of our current clients thinks about having Home Sharer
Brighter Living Fair
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, […]
Share And Care Supporting World Parkinson’s Day
SHARE AND CARE HOMESHARE – Case Study “Homeshare has allowed my mother to stay in her own home – without using all her capital to pay for evening and night-time care which she is able to manage with a Sharer’s support, and still do some simple things for herself.” 79-year-old East Sussex based Ann Moore […]
Recommended Listening – “Someone I Used to Know”
Radio 4’s Book of The Week – “Somebody I Used To Know” by Wendy Mitchell. Wendy, an NHS Manager, was diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer’s at the age of 58. She tells her story, speaking movingly of hopes and challenges. Having feared that her diagnosis and forced early retirement would leave her purposeless and isolated, […]
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