Looking after the elderly at Christmas
Winter and, in particular, Christmas time can be a really important time for elderly people for lots of reasons. It could be physical health issues but also mental health issues come to the fore at this time of year. It’s easy to caught up in the frenetic time and think too much about presents and
What are the symptoms of Alzheimer’s?
We often get asked what are the symptoms of alzheimer’s? Alzheimer’s disease can be one of the most difficult and heart-breaking conditions that people have to face. It can affect people in many different ways and the impact that it has on the person who has it along with their wider family, friends and carers
Stroke care, what you can do to help
The effects of a stroke can be an incredibly traumatic, possibly confusing time and stroke care can be daunting. There will often be more questions than answers and without a care plan it can be a very worrying period in the aftercare stage. There are some things that need to be left to the support
We are supporting Macmillan Coffee Morning, can you help
After the success of last year’s event, Bright Dawn Home Care are hosting another Macmillan Coffee Morning on the 26th September 2019 at Box Trees Farm B94 6EA. Last year we raised £406.49 and we hope to beat it this year. We would really appreciate any help you can offer with possible donations. These would
Ways to care for elderly parents and family – Bright Dawn Home Care
With an ageing population in the UK, there are more and more demands for care options and support for elderly people. There will often be a variety of scenarios that will lend themselves to the right solutions and many choose to start the care journey by doing it themselves and find ways to care for
Bright Dawn Home Care host a Cupcake day for Alzheimer’s
Bright Dawn Home Care have enjoyed hosting a cupcake day for Alzheimer’s Society today. Kayleigh and Eva have worked hard to sell the cupcakes and have raised a healthy amount for the charity 🙂 #CupcakeDay #Alzheimer’ssociety
Irene’s Celebration
Bright Dawn Home Care celebrated their oldest client’s, Irene Essex,100th birthday on 18th January 2018. Irene said she enjoys living independently in her own home and this is only possible due to the support of her family and Sue Brewer her Bright Dawn Home Care caregiver.
Macmillan Coffee Morning
On 29th September 2017 Bright Dawn Home Care hosted a Macmillan Coffee Morning to raise money for the charity. The event was a big success, many Care Workers, Office staff, Clients, families and friends joined us from 9am-1pm for singing, dancing, live music, and of course tea and cake! One of our Senior Care workers
ALZHEIMER’S MEMORY WALK 16TH SEPTEMBER 2017
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia. The word dementia describes a set of symptoms that can include memory loss and difficulties with thinking, problem-solving or language. These symptoms occur when the brain is damaged by certain diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease. This year Bright Dawn Home Care team will be getting together for
TOUCHWOOD Over 50’s Care Event
Bright Dawn home care has been providing a quality home care service for adults and the elderly in the Solihull Borough since 2008. Based on Tracy’s struggle to find good quality home care for her father, she has decided to dedicate her career to assist those in need of extra help and to maintain their
