Care at home
Information on how to provide quality care for your loved one living at home.
Who are the Care Quality Commission (CQC)
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the independent regulator for all health and adult social care services in England. It is their job to make sure that all care services in the UK are of an appropriate standard. The services that are regulated by the CQC include...
What is 24-Hour Care?
When people need to make decisions about the next stage of their care journey, they have a number of different options available to them. One of those options is 24-hour care, but what does this entail? 24-hour care is support that is available to anyone who needs...
Dementia at night
Many people living with dementia will struggle to maintain a consistent night-time routine. Sleep disturbance is a common side effect, as well as ‘sundowning’ which refers to the worsening of symptoms around the dusk/evening period. The body clock of a person with...
Dementia aids and gadgets
As technology advances, more and more dementia ‘gadgets’ are becoming available. These help people living with dementia to carry out daily tasks with ease. When a person is living in their own home with dementia, it is understandable that friends and family will have...
Staying safer at home for longer
Tips to help you stay safe at home for longer As people progress on their personal care journey most individuals choose to stay at home if they possibly can. Initially, this might involve family members giving small amounts of care and support to keep things ticking...
The importance of exercise for arthritis
Almost all healthcare advice, online or in person, will encourage those living with rheumatoid arthritis to take regular exercise. There is a lot of evidence that keeping active and taking regular exercise can help to ease symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. It can also...
Living in a Care Home as a Couple
At Greensleeves Care, we pride ourselves on making sure that yours or your loved one’s transition to one of our homes is as comfortable as possible. We understand that for many people, one of the most difficult parts of this move can be leaving their partner behind....
Home Care for Elderly
Because Greensleeves Care is a charity, founded on the principle of helping older people, we can offer support and guidance without fear or favour. We don’t care about making a profit but we do care about making a difference, so as long as we help nice older people...