Why live-in care is a family-friendly solution
How live-in care works for the family Having access to high-quality, professional live-in care is an option every family needs to know about. Two of the biggest concerns for clients’ families are: Is Mum getting the best possible love and care? Is Dad happy and enjoying life? The possibility of having a professional care assistant... Continue reading→
Two’s company – the live-in care role
Image by Rollz International on Unsplash In my last piece, I looked at the benefits of live-in care from the client’s perspective. Most carers can expect to work either in residential care or supply care to clients in their own homes. Both scenarios have their plus points, but what about those who choose the live-in... Continue reading→
Live-in care – home is where the heart is
Here I look at the benefits of live-in care from three different viewpoints: the client’s perspective, the carer’s and finally the family’s viewpoint. Let’s first consider how a client might see the benefits of live-in care. Home. It’s our safe space. A place full of memories, a place where we can be ourselves, do what... Continue reading→
Is loneliness knocking at the door of someone you know?
We may all have felt lonely at some point in our lives, but chronic loneliness is something else entirely. It is a state of feeling completely alone and unloved, with no friends or social contact. Social isolation kills the spirit We know from COVID what separation and isolation do to the human spirit–it destroys it... Continue reading→
Artificial intelligence. An ocean of opportunity or a sea of risk?
Artificial intelligence is now part of our modern world. It is already widely used in business, from bots on company websites providing customer services to ChatGPT programmed to produce a variety of content. In fact, it’s probably doing something for us humans at virtually every moment of the day and night. But is it all... Continue reading→
Want me to write your autobiography? Here are 10 questions you need to answer first
Hiring a ghostwriter for your autobiography is an exciting project that both you and your chosen writer should have fun with. However, before you embark on finding someone to write for you, there are several things you need to consider. Don’t let your enthusiasm for writing a book blind you to the practicalities of what... Continue reading→
Hanging out with the gulls
Remembering my time of getting ‘up close and personal’ with some superb aviators. “We are looking for volunteers and really could do with your help”, it said or words to that effect. Well, that got my attention. This was back in 2018 when I was still living in West Sussex and working a... Continue reading→
How tip top is your LinkedIn Profile?
Photo credit: Souvik Banerjee Earlier in the week, the upbeat and inspiring Jay-Anne Dingwall invited me to speak at her weekly Tuesday LinkedIn audio event and offer some top tips for brushing up your LinkedIn profile. It has to be more than a list of your achievements; think of it as your personal landing... Continue reading→
“I wanna tell you a story…”
Remember that catchphrase? For those of a certain age, Max Bygraves, famous comedian and storyteller of the ‘70s was the man behind the words. He knew the power of a good story. We all love a story, especially if it has a bit of everything chucked in: Suspense Conflict Humour Unexpected setbacks A satisfying... Continue reading→
Local group of volunteers save hundreds of abandoned and injured birds left to die
A local group of dedicated, bird lovers are reaching breaking point as they work to help injured and orphaned birds following the closure of most of the wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centres in the wake of the Avian Flu crisis. The icon of the seaside, the Herring Gull is in deep trouble. Love them or... Continue reading→