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,...
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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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peter6959
Aug 142 min read
Harnessing technology for independent living
In today's digital age, technology offers unprecedented opportunities to support independent living for older adults and those with...
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peter6959
Jul 252 min read
Bedbound and depressed after hospital discharge - Restoring Julie’s Quality of Life
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,...
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peter6959
Jun 213 min read
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...
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peter6959
May 163 min read
Enabling solicitors to provide exceptional support to older clients (without taking a lot of time or worry)
The most significant improvements that Carrie has been able to introduce to Emma have been the result of time and attentiveness. These...
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Chris
Jan 163 min read
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.
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Alise
Nov 20, 20234 min read
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...
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Alise
Oct 30, 20233 min read
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...
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Alise
Oct 23, 20232 min read
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...
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Alise
Oct 3, 20232 min read
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...
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Plan with Care
Jan 4, 20231 min read
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...
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Alise
Jan 4, 20232 min read
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...
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Sally Knocker
Dec 14, 20223 min read
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...
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Chris
Dec 7, 20222 min read
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...
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Alise
Nov 23, 20224 min read
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.
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Chris
Nov 9, 20223 min read
Quality time and a laugh with a friend
Not everyone needs hands-on support to get dressed or take their medications. But there aren’t many who say no to some quality time with...
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Alise
Oct 26, 20222 min read
Helping solicitors around the clock with significant decisions
At 8.30am this morning I received a phone call about one of the people we support called Sarah. The carers in her care home noticed she...
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Alise
Oct 19, 20221 min read
Peace of mind for solicitors with Wellbeing Companionship
Not every older person has family and friends who visit regularly, and many will say they are lonely even when living in a care home....
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Carrie
Sep 8, 20223 min read
My Lovely Emma – joy, connection and shared moments
Wellbeing companion Carrie carried on visiting Emma regularly, even when Emma had been very sleepy and poorly. Carrie is delighted that...
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Chris
Aug 18, 20223 min read
Plan with Care celebrate CQC registration and new care at home service
We now offer care at home as part of our wellbeing services. Solicitors in Kent had the opportunity to find out more about our care and...
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