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Caring for a loved one who is nearing the end of their life is never easy. It can be emotionally challenging, physically demanding and you may have less time for others and for yourself. Our carers are specially trained to deliver end-of-life or palliative care at home so your loved one can stay in familiar…

Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia. It is a degenerative condition, meaning symptoms become progressively worse over time. Alzheimer’s symptoms include confusion, forgetfulness, speech problems, delusions and hallucinations. If you’re worried about a loved one with Alzheimer’s and you need dementia care in Blackburn, read on to understand how our specially trained carers…

Strokes affect around 100,000 people every year in the UK, which amounts to one happening approximately every 5 minutes. Although there are some risk factors that increase your chances of having a stroke – such as lifestyle factors, family and medical history, and your ethnicity – they can happen to anyone, any age, at any…

Red Cross Week is an annual celebration of the work done by the British Red Cross, a humanitarian organisation that supports vulnerable and marginalised communities. It ties in with World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day on May 8th. At Choice Care, we also pride ourselves on helping vulnerable people, including families caring for loved…

Building a lifelong career in care Becoming a carer can be an incredibly rewarding career choice – especially if you’re the kind of person who enjoys making a difference to someone’s life. A job in care is so much more than helping somebody vulnerable to go about their daily routine. It means helping someone feel…

Respite care: why choose us? As well as providing tailored homecare services to the elderly and vulnerable in the community, we also provide respite care. This means if you’re caring for a loved one or a friend, we can step in for a short time should you or their regular carer be unavailable for any…

How homecare can help tackle loneliness According to Age UK, around 1.4 million older people in the UK often feel lonely. This figure has a number of contributing factors including living alone, being widowed, having a disability or being in poor health. At Choice Care, part of our commitment to helping some of the most…

What kind of support does homecare provide? Homecare is primarily a domiciliary service, meaning a carer will visit your loved one’s home to either carry out domestic chores or assist with their personal care, or both. Homecare is different from residential care in that it allows for a level of flexibility – your carer can…

Does your loved one have complex home care needs? Homecare can be invaluable to those who are struggling to cope around the house or with personal care due to ill health or frailty. It means they can receive the extra help and reassurance they need in the comfort of their own home, giving peace of…

The difference end of life care can make End of life care can be a difficult and emotional subject to broach with a loved one. But, since most people would rather stay at home than go into a hospice or care home, it can be a worthwhile conversation. If your family member or loved one…