Jun 9, 2016 | Uncategorised
There is a lot going on in the world of care this week which is keeping us very busy. The most important thing that is happening is that it is national carers week, with organisations from all over the country promoting the amazing work that carers do. They really are...
Jun 3, 2016 | Helping The Elderly, In the News, What's in the News
There have been a number of recent news articles relating to the challenges currently being faced by families trying to get their elderly relatives discharged from hospital and into a social care setting. These were prompted by a recent report from the National Audit...
Mar 11, 2016 | Helping The Elderly, Planning holiday care
As we move into Spring, most people’s thoughts turn towards Summer and planning holidays. However, if you are caring for an elderly relative those plans become much more challenging and often don’t get made at all due to concerns over who will look after mum and dad...
Dec 29, 2015 | Care Home Search, Helping The Elderly, In the News
We were so busy in the run up to Christmas that we didn’t get the chance to publish our December newsletter wishing everybody a Merry Christmas, so we’re writing a slightly early Happy New Year one instead. December is always a busy time in the care industry, with...
Nov 4, 2015 | Care Home Search, Helping The Elderly
Care homes aren’t the only option for hospital discharges. Most people believe that once an elderly person is taken into hospital it is the start of a one way journey to a care home or nursing home and once there, they are never coming home again, but I want to...
Oct 11, 2015 | Company News, In the News
On Friday I spent the evening at Portsmouth Guildhall attending The News Best of Health Awards 2015, as I had been nominated for awards by a number of my clients and had made the short list of 6 candidates for The Unsung Hero award. I am very humbled that so...
Oct 4, 2015 | Helping The Elderly
The saying “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks” is often applied when the subject comes up of elderly people using computers, the internet and the fast developing world of smart phones and tablet computers, but a recent experience in our family...
Aug 14, 2015 | What's in the News
Yet again the NHS hits the headlines and the issue with people having to remain in hospital due to lack of services available to allow them to go home. This BBC article highlights the need for the type of services Clarity can provide whether looking for care homes or...
Jul 7, 2015 | Helping The Elderly
Last week we saw temperatures of over 28 degrees Celsius. When the weather hots up, many of us rejoice at warmer days and sunshine – it means that the summer is well and truly here. However, this extreme heat can have an adverse effect on the elderly. If an...
Jul 1, 2015 | News & Stuff
Getting the care and help they need, when and where they need it Have you thought about your relatives getting older? How will you cope, who will help them? What will you need to do? Sometimes we do not want to think about it until it happens. As our nearest and...
