A live-in carer is an amazing option for those with daily needs that extend beyond a visiting carer, and can offer companionship as well as active care and support. A live-in carer’s role can be dependent on the client’s individual needs, but there are many aspects of daily life that they are able to help … Read more
If you or a loved one needs a bit of extra care in their day-to-day lives, but don’t want to move into residential care, live-in or hourly care could be the ideal solution. In this article, we explain what each type of care is, and how they differ to help you make the right decision … Read more
If you’re exploring care options for yourself or a loved one, you may have particular requirements such as round-the-clock care or overnight care. In this article, we explain how live-in care works and how it differs from another similar type of care – 24-hour care – to help you make the right choice for your … Read more
With colder weather than usual in store for much of the country this winter, it is important for older people to take extra precautions to stay safe and healthy. The older we get the more susceptible we are to bacterial and viral infections. We also lose heat and dehydrate faster. Often as our eyesight and … Read more
As we get older our immune systems get weaker and we can be more prone to catching a cold. In England, the NHS offers a free annual flu jab for over 65’s because it can be a very serious illness for older people. Here is some information on how stay warm and well this winter! … Read more
Parkinson’s is a progressive neurological condition that effects one in every 500 people. This is around 127,000 people in the UK alone and is more prevalent with elderly people. Parkinson’s disease occurs due to a loss of nerve cells in the brain that produce the chemical dopamine, a neurotransmitter that communicates information throughout our brain … Read more
It is often a challenging time when our loved ones get older and new health concerns appear. We have dealt with this on both a personal and client level and we can help you through that process and provide advice. Seniors often have a strong will and naturally want to stay independent and remain in … Read more
Growing up one thing we have to digest is that our loved ones are not getting any younger, and no matter the changes they may make in lifestyle choices, after a certain age they are more susceptible to health risks. The older they get they may become affected with heart diseases, memory loss, joint pain … Read more
As a company with a big heart we understand how big of an impact that the pandemic has had on some of our clients and carers. Our carers and client’s welfare is really important to us and we wanted to boost wellbeing and bring smiles to our valued Rivendell Family. The office brainstormed and we … Read more
The sudden and unfortunate onset of the COVID-19 infection brought the whole world to a standstill, each of us contemplating our health choices so far. If the disorder wasn’t hazardous enough by itself, the global lockdown initiated to keep everyone safe and sound started taking a toll on people’s mental health as well. Here are … Read more
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