Home Instead Senior Care Wembley

When you become a part of the Home Instead team, you gain more than just another bullet point on your CV. Home Instead provides you with a family of like-minded, inspired individuals who truly gain happiness through their care for others - just check out the stories from our CAREGivers on our website. Are you ready to become part of Home Instead? Apply now!
Apply online: https://goo.gl/sZ79FD
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You know those little raised bumps on our pavements?
It turns out they have a fascinating language of their own.
For visually impaired pedestrians, a variety of tactile markings and patterns help them navigate our towns and cities.
... For example, these raised circular bumps mean a dropped curb before a crossing.
Horizontal stripes? There are stairs or obstacles ahead of you. Verticle stripes: the path is safe.
Circular dots that aren't aligned? There is a train or gap ahead!
Visually impaired people rely on these patterns, however, councils outside of London seem to be moving towards aesthetic considerations. They’re changing the colours to darker greys, so it blends in more.
Interested to learn more? Watch this fascinating video on YouTube: https://goo.gl/ksQIEi
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We asked our CAREGivers to give advice to each other and they shared some amazing pieces of wisdom…
1. Be the best part of your client’s day 2. Always smile 😊 3. Caring is loving, so keep it up!... 4. Making a difference to clients is what counts 5. Listen to their stories and remember to laugh and have fun. 6. The smallest of things can make the biggest difference to clients.
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"Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life."
Know someone special who would make a really excellent CAREGiver? Tag them or share this post with them!
We're currently hiring part-time CAREGivers to join our growing team and we'd love them to be a part of our upcoming training session! Learn more and apply now at https://goo.gl/sZ79FD or leave a ... comment below and we'll contact you with more info.
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It’s the little things, like Stanley’s #ThirdStair, which make your house feel like ‘home’ and at Home Instead we’re here to help you or your loved one to stay in the place you feel the happiest for longer. Call us on 02087315211 to discuss how we can help you stay at home.
#lovetocare #happinessathome #homeinstead
... www.homeinstead.co.uk/wembley
To watch Stanley’s full story, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15nwryK0F OA
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Happy Valentines Day everyone!
From the bottom of our heart, thank you to all our CAREGivers and staff who give so much to others. You are all incredible!
💜"When you LOVE what you do, you never work a day in your life" 💜

The best thing about memories is sharing them.
As one Home Instead CAREGiver recently told us "I've learned so much about history from my clients- things they never teach you in school. I'm helping my client record their stories from the 1940s and 50s in a memory journal- it's a wonderful project for us to work on together." How lovely is that? 💜

Getting elderly parents to accept that in-home care is necessary is a struggle for many families we work with.
How am I going to tell Mum that she needs someone to make sure she gets up and out of bed safely each day, and to help with her medications? How am I going to tell Dad that he would be happier with a companion during the day and someone to take him shopping?
Few adults will admit they need help, even when they are struggling. Often they fear they will become a burden... on someone else, or completely lose their independence. This can become a difficult to discuss topic that can lead to arguments when brought up.
Tip #1: Don’t say “you need a carer”.
This is one of the best tips which we have used with our own parents. Don’t tell your parents that they need a caregiver to monitor or assist them.
Instead, explain that they have reached a point in their lives where they deserve a personal assistant to help make life easier. A successful way to explain this is to us an example from the working world. For example, in an office, an assistant helps with everyday tasks for example.
Tip #2: Include your parents in the decision-making process.
Your parent will be the one spending the most time with the Caregiver, so it is important that both of their personalities, interests, and hobbies are a strong match. At Home Instead we personally visit our clients to understand them as a person; their interests, hobbies, and what sort of caring person they are looking for. We then carefully match them with one of our many CAREGivers who would be a strong fit. Allowing your parents to express their own interests and thoughts means that the’ll be more likely to welcome their CAREGiver into their lives.
Tip #3: Ensure a longterm Caregiver relationship.
Now you’ve completed the challenging job of helping your parent accept they need some extra care, it’s important that they create a longterm relationship with their Caregivers. Having a constant revolving door of Caregivers won’t benefit you or your parent! Knowing a familiar face is coming each day makes such a difference to an elderly person’s mood.
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Home care benefit #2: Independence.
Maintaining your independence as you age is important, right? We believe so too.
At Home Instead, we always say "we do things WITH clients, rather than FOR clients". It's this mindset that makes all the difference.
... From planning the weekly shop with clients, to assisting them with getting to appointments on time, our CAREGivers enable clients to remain independent and connected to their usual routines. Not only does independence benefit a client's wellbeing, but their families also gain peace of mind knowing their loved ones are continuing to live well in the place they love most.
Interested in how we can help your loved ones maintain their independence in their own home? We have a wealth of information for families on our website. We're also available by phone- call us today to learn more about our bespoke care and companionship services.
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One Home Instead client recently told us "I owe my life and laughter to my CAREGivers".
Every day is truly special and it's important for us to make each one count. Thank you to all our amazing CAREGivers and staff who go above and beyond and make each day special for our wonderful clients. 💜💜

Home care benefit #1: Home care quality continues to improve over time as CAREGivers learn their client's individual needs rather than being in a residential facility where assigned nurses and carers change frequently.
As the daughter of a client, Sally, recently told us "CAREGivers treat their clients with care and compassion and have time to build up lovely relationships with them".
At Home Instead Senior Care, we carefully match CAREGivers and clients based on similar interests and life experiences. This allows CAREGivers and clients to build strong, long-lasting relationships. In fact, our CAREGivers tell us the role of CAREGiving feels more like visiting a friend or family member than just a job. How lovely is that? 💜

A lovely story from a CAREGiver this week:
"Here is a knitted blanket I made with one of my lovely clients who has dementia. It’s taken us a while but we have achieved her goal of finishing a project together. I love going to sit with her and crafting. It’s really rewarding seeing her face light up as she enjoys something like this. It’s been really good for bringing back memories of when she used to make things for her children years ago." - Louise, CAREGiver
How lovely is that?! 💜

Medications play such a significant role in people's lives but are often looked over. Do you have a clear idea what your loved ones are taking? Would you be able to confidently express it to a medical professional during an emergency situation?
I know a situation like this is the last thing you want to think about, however, it's important to be prepared. Even if your loved ones are on a single medication, there should be clear documentation of the storage, dosage, who it was prescribed by and by when.
In the UK, GPs will provide an annual review of medication. If your loved one's prescriptions change more frequently, check if your GP can provide a more regular review. This is an excellent opportunity to do a clean up of old medications and get a new list printed out and stored safely.

Sleep. We all do it, but many of us don’t do it well.
When you're caring for a loved one or a client, getting a good night's sleep is essential to stay happy, healthy and focussed. Here are our top tips to get a better night's sleep.
1. Block out any light.
... Artificial light after dark can send wake-up messages to the brain which can either prevent you from sleeping or disturb your sleep pattern. You can buy a little roll of black electrical tape to cover any minor lights that may be coming from technology in the room, such as digital clocks or plug sockets. These minor lights may seem small, but can have a significant impact on your sleeping patterns.
2. Set the right temperature.
I prefer to keep things nice and cool, with a warm cosy blanket. For your older loved one, I would ask their doctor what they recommend the best temperature is for sleeping, but for most people between 16 and 20 degrees provides the best nights sleep.
3. Limit your caffeine intake
Many of us love a nice cuppa before bed, however drinks such as coffee and tea are stimulants and should ideally be limited for 6 hours before you sleep. Try swapping your regular tea or coffee for a fruit tea or decaffeinated coffee and see if this helps you sleep better! 😴
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Home Instead Senior Care are a home care provider with a difference. Our aim is to help keep people in their own homes and to make it possible for them to remain independent with a little bit of help. We are based locally in Stanmore and cover the surrounding areas.
When is the right time to think about care, help, support and assistance for a loved one? It is never easy to approach them with the suggestion. Many don't want to admit things are becoming more difficult. We not ...only help with personal care but also help with housekeeping, meal preparation, medication reminders, taking clients to appointments or out into the community or simply keeping our clients company. We have an amazing team of CAREGivers, both male and female.
For more information, get in touch today, we are here to help, please call us on 0208 731 5211 for an initial chat.
#lovetocare #homecare
https://www.homeinstead.co.uk/wembley/Our _Care_Services.do
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"The training is second to none. Even after years of working in care, I've never learned more and it keeps getting better." - Sandra, CAREGiver.
Interested in joining our upcoming CAREGiver training? We're recruiting across the local area and would love to chat with you about our open positions. You don't need any prior care experience in care- we simply look for candidates who are passionate, reliable and above all- caring!
Give us a call or message us on Facebook for more details!

Her thumbs up and smile made my day! Proof that age is just a number 💪
https://goo.gl/UenfdV

The best portion of your life will be the small, nameless moments you spend smiling with someone who matters to you. ☺️❤️

Have you considered becoming a CAREGiver but don't think you're the right fit?
Look at some of our case studies and you'll realise that all of our CAREGivers are unique just like our clients!
If you're kind and compassionate, then you're the right fit.
... Read more here: https://www.homeinsteadjobs.co.uk/case-st udies
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Wow! there is no match to Home Instead Senior Care; they are amazing - always ready go extra miles.

It's all in the ethos of Home Instead Senior Care...'It's Personal to us'...From the owner, Care Manager, office staff and of course the wonderful Caregivers!

I cannot recommend Home Instead enough. The management and staff are amazing. They're kind, compassionate and trustworthy. Staff are highly trained and supervised. They are respectful and the team is well lead and responsive. I found it easy to discuss our needs as a family and be safe in the knowledge that if there was a problem it would get picked up on. If you want piece of mind I highly recommend this company. There is honestly no better care company than Home Instead. Wish everyone could have care like this. Thank you

I cannot recommend Home Instead enough. Thanks to Leena, we have home care in place for my mum who lives 100 miles away! We had seen another carer who quoted a price and gave us some visit times then sent through a contract with different times and higher prices! Home Instead have been amazing and my mum is now looking forward to going home after 3 months in hospital and a month in a care home.

Excellent service very friendly and approachable staff. Very keen to provide advice ,guidance and meet the needs of service users. Very professional well done. Thanks very much .

Wow! there is no match to Home Instead Senior Care; they are amazing - always ready go extra miles.

It's all in the ethos of Home Instead Senior Care...'It's Personal to us'...From the owner, Care Manager, office staff and of course the wonderful Caregivers!

I cannot recommend Home Instead enough. The management and staff are amazing. They're kind, compassionate and trustworthy. Staff are highly trained and supervised. They are respectful and the team is well lead and responsive. I found it easy to discuss our needs as a family and be safe in the knowledge that if there was a problem it would get picked up on. If you want piece of mind I highly recommend this company. There is honestly no better care company than Home Instead. Wish everyone could have care like this. Thank you

I cannot recommend Home Instead enough. Thanks to Leena, we have home care in place for my mum who lives 100 miles away! We had seen another carer who quoted a price and gave us some visit times then sent through a contract with different times and higher prices! Home Instead have been amazing and my mum is now looking forward to going home after 3 months in hospital and a month in a care home.

Excellent service very friendly and approachable staff. Very keen to provide advice ,guidance and meet the needs of service users. Very professional well done. Thanks very much .

Wow! there is no match to Home Instead Senior Care; they are amazing - always ready go extra miles.

It's all in the ethos of Home Instead Senior Care...'It's Personal to us'...From the owner, Care Manager, office staff and of course the wonderful Caregivers!

I cannot recommend Home Instead enough. The management and staff are amazing. They're kind, compassionate and trustworthy. Staff are highly trained and supervised. They are respectful and the team is well lead and responsive. I found it easy to discuss our needs as a family and be safe in the knowledge that if there was a problem it would get picked up on. If you want piece of mind I highly recommend this company. There is honestly no better care company than Home Instead. Wish everyone could have care like this. Thank you

I cannot recommend Home Instead enough. Thanks to Leena, we have home care in place for my mum who lives 100 miles away! We had seen another carer who quoted a price and gave us some visit times then sent through a contract with different times and higher prices! Home Instead have been amazing and my mum is now looking forward to going home after 3 months in hospital and a month in a care home.

Excellent service very friendly and approachable staff. Very keen to provide advice ,guidance and meet the needs of service users. Very professional well done. Thanks very much .