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Read blogs from our Care and Wellbeing Consultants and Wellbeing Companions about how we improve wellbeing and provide care for the people we support. Hear about sensory experiences, care homes moves, communication issues, retaining independence, dementia, isolation, wellbeing, and magic moments.
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What is the Meaning of Live-in Care? Live-in Care Explained
Introduction When considering care options for yourself or a loved one, Live-in Care  offers a unique and compassionate solution. Unlike...
claire80506
Feb 113 min read
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Resilience, community and wellbeing - the lifelong journey of sobriety
When Carrie first met Pam*, a resident in a care home, she was called in to assist with a unique challenge. The staff sought support for...
peter6959
Feb 102 min read
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Tips on visiting someone with dementia
A visit to someone with dementia can be a slightly daunting experience, as we are conscious of wanting to understand / be understood...
peter6959
Jan 162 min read
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Cultivating Wellbeing with the PERMA Model: A Path to Flourishing
At Plan with Care, we have embedded the PERMA Model  in everything we do, whether it be in our work with the people we support or our...
peter6959
Dec 13, 20243 min read
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Why Live-in Care Could Be the Best Solution for Your Loved One
When someone you love needs additional support to remain independent at home, you might face a difficult decision. Should you explore...
peter6959
Nov 29, 20243 min read
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Adventures with Danny - A Journey of Rediscovery
It can be tempting to assume that once someone begins living in a care home that their capacity for adventure is lost. At Plan with Care,...
peter6959
Oct 15, 20243 min read
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Harnessing technology for independent living
In today's digital age, technology offers unprecedented opportunities to support independent living for older adults and those with...
peter6959
Aug 14, 20242 min read
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Bedbound and depressed after hospital discharge - Restoring Julie’s Quality of Life Â
Julie had always led an active life, devoted to helping others as a nurse. She thrived on being busy and was always on her feet. However,...
peter6959
Jul 25, 20242 min read
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From Crisis to Comfort: The Transformative Power of Wellbeing Companions
The relationship between Plan with Care wellbeing companions and our clients is dynamic – it changes over time depending on the needs of...
peter6959
Jun 21, 20243 min read
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Enabling solicitors to provide exceptional support to older clients (without taking a lot of time or worry)Â
The most significant improvements that Carrie has been able to introduce to Emma have been the result of time and attentiveness. These...
peter6959
May 16, 20243 min read
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How a Wellbeing Companion Can Save You Money – A Smart Investment in Your Future
Having a Wellbeing Companion, alongside expert care and wellbeing consultancy, enhances quality of life and is a financially savvy decision.
Chris
Jan 16, 20243 min read
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Goodbye Jim
For over three and a half years I have been visiting Jim. COPD burdened his body, but it was his battles with anxiety and depression that...
Alise
Nov 20, 20234 min read
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After care home move trauma, Companion brings back the smile with an eye test, newspaper and beer!
When Penny’s care home declared they could no-longer support her needs, we were brought in to help find her a new place to live, in an...
Alise
Oct 30, 20233 min read
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Dogs & dolls cause endless delight with Companion Vicky
I have been visiting Evelyn twice a week with my dog Stanley for the past year. Her greatest passion of all is animals - especially dogs...
Alise
Oct 23, 20232 min read
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Bringing nature to the bedside - experiences of a Wellbeing Companion
I have been visiting Maggie weekly for just under a year. She is 93 and has outlived all her close family. As I got to know her, she...
Alise
Oct 3, 20232 min read
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We aren’t a Care Agency
Plan with Care doesn’t have a bank of carers, ready to go anywhere at a moment’s notice. We take the time to understand exactly what and...
Plan with Care
Jan 4, 20231 min read
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Our team of specialists provide wrap-around Care and Wellbeing Services
Plan with Care’s team of inhouse specialists provide wrap-around Care and Wellbeing Services for older people in the South East of...
Alise
Jan 4, 20232 min read
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Christmas and isolation: ways to reach out
We all often talk of the mixed feelings around December. There is such a huge pressure to be jolly, isn’t there? And many of us really do...
Sally Knocker
Dec 14, 20223 min read
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Enabling care home staff to better support Marica
Plan with Care provided specialist support when Marica, who has advanced dementia, showed signs of frustration and agitation. Plan with...
Chris
Dec 7, 20222 min read
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The Language of Dementia – Using Positive and Supportive Words
Positive and inclusive language should be used around dementia to empower, respect, value and treat people with the dignity they deserve.
Alise
Nov 23, 20224 min read
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