Is Palliative Home Care an Option? When someone is nearing the end of their life, they may decide that they would prefer to receive palliative home care, rather than moving to a hospice. There is no reason why such wishes cannot be fulfilled, and often......
Now we’re all feeling the pinch thanks to high energy costs and spiralling food prices, more and more people are looking for ways to make some extra money. Perhaps you’re one of them. Typically, the people who work as Community Support Workers are looking for......
Wondering What You Should Do If An Elderly Person Falls? As we age, we become more prone to falls both inside and outside the house. There are lots of reasons for this; eyesight isn’t so good, it’s harder to balance, or it could be down......
There are almost 7 million unpaid carers across the UK and over half of them have been caring for a partner, family member or friend for over 5 years. For many of them the hours are long – many report over 100 hours a week......
When Should Someone With Dementia Go Into a Care Home? Everyone who receives a dementia diagnosis, will experience its progression in an entirely unique way. Individual symptoms will depend on a range of factors, such as general health, emotional heath, physical condition, and support network.......
Using Positive Behaviour Support When Dealing With Challenging Behaviour Challenging behaviour can be difficult to witness. An adult who is biting, swearing, or throwing items can trigger alarm and fear in those around them. It can look like the person’s out of control and posing......
For many families, the Christmas holidays are a time to spend time together, celebrating the season. Despite the best of intentions, however, lots of us find it stressful to be in sudden proximity with family members we rarely see. But for people coping with dementia,......
Preparing to Care for a Parent With Dementia at Home For many people, caring for a parent with dementia at home is the obvious decision to make. Even so, it can be a frightening prospect, especially if you haven’t been involved in caring for adults......
Here at Francis House Homecare we put our heart & soul into making life as stress-free & comfortable as we can for those who may have survived a stroke, have diabetes, arthritis, mobility issues, Dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, heart disease, Multiple Sclerosis or a physical/mental disability.......
Take a look at our live-in care frequently-asked questions. We hope we can answer your questions here or feel free to contact us today – We’d be more than happy to help you! What is live-in care? Live-in care is our new specialist home care......
Live-in Care Costs Here at Francis House Homecare, we offer a range of affordable & tailored live-in care packages in Bedfordshire. However, there are just as many ways to pay for care & receive funding, to help with live-in care costs. Our bespoke live-in care......
Francis House Provides Respite Care for Carers in Bedfordshire In the UK right now there are just under 7 million people who are caring for family members or friends. That’s 1 in 8 people who are looking after a partner with dementia, a child with......
Getting older doesn’t mean that you lose your zest for life, or your desire to live on your own terms. Accepting your vulnerabilities as you get older shouldn’t, therefore, come with the price tag of giving up your freedom. Live-in care is a way to......
This has been a hugely challenging year for the 2 million plus elderly people living alone in the UK. Many were asked to shield during the first lockdown, and found themselves chronically isolated from all their normal channels of care and support. Latterly, the shielding......
Finding the right kind of care for an ageing parent or relative can be a complex balancing act for families. The first step is for the person who will be receiving the care to acknowledge that care is needed. Many older people find this a......