Live in Care that Gives Back to Charities Our Charity Partnership Programme We believe in giving back to the community. That’s why we offer a partnership programme where we make a donation to your charity for every successful referral. This way, people who refer others to our service can feel good knowing they’re […]
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Top 7 Benefits of Live-In Care: Learning Disability Week
Table of Contents Introduction to Learning Disability Week and Live-In Care Understanding Learning Disability Week Learning Disability Week Themes Do You See Me? Do You Understand Me? Will You Work With Me? Do You Hear Me? Do You Include Me? Will You Support Me? Summary of the Week Top 7 Benefits of Live-In Care Personalised […]
6 Shocking Care Statistics You Need to Know
The changing world of elderly and supportive care underscores a pressing need for awareness and understanding among live-in carers, medical practitioners, and family members. With the demographic of ageing individuals expanding, the importance of being informed about the care environment cannot be overstated. This article aims to highlight six startling home care statistics that illuminate […]
How to Deal with Ageing Parents
If you’re the sole carer of an ageing parent, then you’ll know that many challenges come with it. Do you have no time for yourself due to caring for your parent? Are you concerned about your parent’s health, suspecting they require more specialised care? Your mother or father may refuse outside help, but if they […]
Palliative Care at Home: What to Expect
Coping with a terminal illness is difficult, so it’s essential to understand how palliative care can make it easier for the individual and their family. What is Palliative Care? Palliative care is a specialised medical approach associated with alleviating pain and reducing discomfort in individuals facing severe illnesses or conditions, particularly those for whom the […]
World Braille Day: A Beginner Guide to Learning Braille
World Braille Day, observed annually on January 4th, is a significant occasion to celebrate the profound impact of Louis Braille’s revolutionary coding system. The importance of World Braille Day lies in its mission to raise awareness about the challenges faced by the blind and partially sighted, emphasising the role braille plays in fostering communication, education, […]
Celebrating Carers’ Rights Day 2023
Today, 23rd November, marks Carers’ Rights Day in the United Kingdom, a national campaign to raise awareness about the rights of unpaid carers and the challenges they face. The day is fundamentally designed to empower carers, giving them an opportunity to learn about their rights and access support. With new insights and information, carers can […]
Supporting Disability History Month 2023
Understanding the past is pivotal for shaping a more inclusive future, especially when supporting those with disabilities. Disability History Month, observed from November 16 to December 16, 2023, enables us to explore and remember the disability rights movement over time. During this month, new ideas surface, influencing healthcare workers positively and reinforcing the commitment to […]
Live-in Care and the Coronavirus Outbreak
As the country continues to hopefully come through the pandemic, our attention is still turned towards our elderly loved ones who are the group most at risk of serious illness. It is understandably a worrying time for anyone with a loved one who falls into this category, particularly if they have an underlying medical condition […]
Indoor Activities for People with Dementia
With the changeable weather, loved ones can spend alot of boring days cooped up inside. And for those living with Dementia, these weather conditions can exacerbate feelings of confusion, disorientation and fright (especially if your loved one is upset by storms). Rainy days can leave the best of us feeling a little down, but a […]
Virtual Reality and Dementia
Research recently carried out by the University of Kent has found that virtual reality technology could help to improve the lives of those living with dementia. The study of virtual reality and dementia suggests that by recalling memories from the past, levels of aggression are reduced and interactions with caregivers become easier. VR can also […]
Customer Satisfaction Survey 2019
98.4% of customers are satisfied with care from IP Live in Care In order to ensure we are continually delivering the highest level of quality care. We ask all our customers to complete a customer satisfaction survey so that we can identify any areas for improvement. Thank you to all our customers who completed the […]
Community Care Live 2019
We’re delighted to be exhibiting at the Community Care Live show at the Business Design Centre in London on 15th/16th October. The show provides 2 days of CPD training and learning and covers a wide range of topics across children and family social work, adult social care and social work management. Why visit the Community […]
How to avoid doorstep scams
According to AGE UK, 85% of the victims of doorstep scams are aged 65 over. Doorstep scammers ofter target older people and they usually have the gift of the gab and will try to befriend your loved one with a convincing story. Doorstep scams can be very distressing especially for older people and the impact […]
The Stroke Assembly 2019
Are you supporting a stroke survivor? Then come along to the UK Stroke Assembly at the Radisson Blu Hotel at East Midlands Airport on Monday 1st and Tuesday 2nd July. It’s a perfect opportunity to bring together stroke survivors and carers to talk about the things that matter to them. Providing a forum to share […]
The Alzheimer’s Show 2019
Diagnosed with Dementia? If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with Dementia then don’t forget to come along to the Alzheimer’s show on Friday 7th and Sat 8th June at the Olympia Exhibition centre in London. Get your questions answered by experienced carers and specialist professionals, in a friendly and relaxed environment. […]
How to care for someone with Parkinson’s Disease
Are you caring for someone with Parkinson’s Disease? At IP Live in Care we understand how challenging the condition can be for them and those closest to them. Read our 10 top tips caring for someone with Parkinson’s Disease Look after yourself and ask for helpIt’s important that you are physically and emotionally in tip […]
IP Homecare Staff Help Find Missing Person
Last week, Senior Carer Hayley O’Neale at IP Homecare, Chelmsford was surprised to come across an extremely confused and distressed elderly woman called Betty, whilst on her way to work. Concerned for Betty’s welfare, Hayley’s caring instincts kicked in and she made the decision to take Betty into the IP Homecare office. Hayley said: “When […]
NHS Struggling With Cost Of Care
Senior Care Costs Set To Rocket Due To Increase In Dementia Cases A new report highlights the disparity between available NHS funding and the number of seniors who are likely to need care in the next 8 years. New research presented by the Lancet Public Health medical journal has shone a light on the lack […]
