Three huge benefits of walking for the elderly Did you know that May is National Walking Month? As the country is opening up again, Birchwood Care Services carers have been enjoying getting out and about with clients who are able to. Walking has some fantastic health benefits, both physical and mental. Many of us benefitContinue reading “Three huge benefits of walking for the elderly”
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What care options are available?
Families going through the emotional stress of placing a spouse or relative into care, often tell us they find the terminology confusing so this blog aims to help explain the different types of care available. Understandably, most elderly people want to live independently in their own homes for as long as they can. But many people are not aware of what their local options are.
A moment to reflect this April
d you know that we celebrated National Reflection Day recently? Reflection day is about taking time to connect, supporting the millions of people who are grieving and remembering the family, friends, neighbours and colleagues we’ve lost over the last two years. Marie Curie spearheaded the campaign for a Day of Reflection to mark the anniversary of the beginning of the first UK Lockdown – and to let bereaved people know that they are not alone.
What is home care?
Many of our clients want to live independently in their own home for as long as they can. It is for this reason they choose us as the home care service we provide in and around the Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks areas helps facilitate this.
Why hire an at-home carer?
Why hire an at-home carer? We love our families dearly and in an ideal world we’d all be able to take care of our elderly relatives ourselves. Unfortunately, this just isn’t always possible. Hiring an at-home carer can be a wonderful way to ensure the independence and safety of your elderly loved ones and giveContinue reading “Why hire an at-home carer? “
Welcoming in spring at Birchwood Care Services
Welcoming in spring at Birchwood Care Services Spring has sprung at Birchwood Care Services. The official start to the season might not be until 20th March, but we’re already embracing the energy and freshness of the springtime. Today, we’d like to share with you some of our March highlights. We’ve had plenty to celebrate thisContinue reading “Welcoming in spring at Birchwood Care Services”
Sharing the Valentine’s love this February
Sharing the Valentine’s love this February Celebrating our staff This month, Birchwood Care Services is sharing the Valentine’s love with a blog celebrating our wonderful staff. Firstly, we’d love to welcome our new team member, Josie Wylie. Josie has joined us from the north of England. She is a live-in nanny and works for usContinue reading “Sharing the Valentine’s love this February”
Win a fabulous Afternoon Tea Delights Hamper
Win a fabulous Afternoon Tea Delights Hamper
Domestic support is available in your home
Keeping things clean and tidy in your own home can get tougher as you get older – domestic support is available at Birchwood Care Services
Meet Care Co-ordinator -Georgia
Georgia is a Care Co-ordinator at Birchwood Care Services and has worked with the organisation for 10 months.