Advice

With visits from two hours, our Care Assistants have quality time to spend with their clients, enabling them to keep doing the things they enjoy. With lots of great weather recently, there have been plenty of opportunities to take clients out and about to some lovely places. We asked our…

Balancing work while caring for children and ageing parents is really difficult and often your own needs end up coming last. When you are the primary caregiver for two generations, it’s easy for your own needs to fall to the bottom of the pile and your own wellbeing to suffer.…

When it comes to supporting older people at home, good healthy and nutritious food is incredibly important. As we age, our bodies change, as do our nutritional needs so eating well becomes even more important; however, it’s not always easy to regularly prepare healthy meals. There are many physical, emotional and…

“I would encourage people living with a disability to travel and live life to the fullest, and to be confident that you can find service providers out there staffed by professional and caring people who can help to make your holiday possible.” Richard   Travelling abroad always requires a huge…

Caring for a loved one can be extremely rewarding but there may come a time where you need the chance to rest, recharge or do things that aren’t possible alongside your caring responsibilities. Respite care enables you to take a break while the person you care for is looked after…

Returning home after a hospital stay can be challenging, especially for older adults who may need additional support. Loss of confidence, limited mobility, adjusting to new medications or procedures, and managing pain are just some of the difficulties they may face. For some families, arranging home care after a hospital…

We have recently created a series of downloadable PDF information guides to help you navigate the options for elder care. We know that arranging care can feel overwhelming but, at Bright Care, we are committed to giving you the support and advice you need to make a well informed choice.  You…

There are several reasons why you might consider planning your own in-home care. For example, perhaps a family member who usually supports you is going on holiday or you have a planned operation that will require a period of recuperation at home and respite care would be helpful.  Robin and…

There may come a time when you need help with elderly parents. Often the signs of decline develop gradually over a long period of time and it can be difficult to know when a loved one needs professional domiciliary care. There are however key signs of decline to look out…

Scams targeting elderly people are becoming more common and are getting harder to spot. At Christmas, older people can be more vulnerable and charitable which scammers exploit. It’s normal to feel concerned yourself or worried about a loved one falling victim to fraud but being aware of what to look…