Home Care News
In this Category you can find articles relating to home care news. Here you will find advice on dealing with stress and anxiety in older people, information on dementia care, mental health care services and much more.
Our news also includes tips on staying well, hydration for the elderly and nutritional advice. If you have concerns for Covid 19 Safety measures in care homes, GPHC are perfect for you. Read how our care workers have put in place measures for those that pay for care at home, and how we understand the importance of following guidelines to the letter, as well as effectively adopting to situation changes in a way which brings comfort and reassurance to our clients and staff.
Looking for work in the care sector? We do not suffer from staff shortages but are always looking for outstanding private home care staff who care with compassion and will go the extra mile for our clients. You will need a full driving licence to travel to individuals for their home-based care, good written and spoken English, and of course be naturally compassionate. If you are interested, please read full details in our news section and then contact us. We can fast track train you if you have no caring experience.
You can also find in our home care news, details of the care awards we are affiliated with and our latest reports from the Care Quality Commission. The CQC are the independent regulator of all health and social care services across England. Their job is to ensure that the care provided in our clients’ homes meets the National Standards of quality and safety.
The Importance of Social Interaction For Elderly People
The Importance of Social Interaction For Elderly People What is the importance of social interaction for elderly folks? Let’s talk about it. When it comes to social interactions, most of us don’t think about them too deeply. We go and see friends, family, or even just...
The Symptoms of High Blood Pressure in Elderly People
What are the symptoms of low blood pressure in elderly people? Let’s take a look. Low blood pressure is something which can affect anyone, but it is a dangerous occurrence which can be life-threatening. Low blood pressure is typically considered to be anything which...
The Benefits of Lifelong Learning For Seniors
There are many benefits to lifelong learning for seniors. Let’s take a look at some of them. When people begin to get older, this usually precedes a period of mental decline. This is largely due to the fact that as the body ages, the brain begins to slow down, and...
Eye tests for the elderly
For anyone who has older people in their life who haven’t seen an Optician in a while, we recommend an eye test at least every two years (or as recommended by an Optometrist). It is not just about getting a pair of glasses, it is about improving confidence and...
What Are Good Hobbies For Seniors?
When it comes to our senior residents, we’ve put a lot of time into finding the best hobbies for them to enjoy in their free time. Part of this is making sure they are both engaging enough to keep our residents’ minds active and enjoyable enough to become an important...
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