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Testimonial from Glenda Partridge, daughter of a client

183:733897345 (Mary Guilfoyle) — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 15:34:23 GMT

CLIENT TESTIMONIAL - ENABLING US TO EXCEED EVERY DAY!

Client Testimonial

The service offered by Heather Care is outstanding, of high quality and most importantly caring. Heather Care offer quality care, support, fun and interactive activities for my Mum. We especially looked for a provider who could offer all of these services in one package.

We do believe that any one company can offer services into people homes. However, the most important aspect is to really care for loved ones.

It takes a special company to deliver an outstanding high quality and most importantly caring service every day. This is Heather Care Ltd.

I would highly recommend Heather Care to anyone looking for a quality service, with a highly trained and professional team. Backed by a head office team who respond to requests, queries and supports where possible.

Your Sincerely,

Glenda Partridge

TESTIMONIALS - 'I cannot recommend Heather Care highly enough'

183:733897345 (Mary Guilfoyle) — Fri, 19 Feb 2021 12:02:28 GMT

TESTIMONIALS - 'I cannot recommend them highly enough'

Heather Care has been providing care for my 106 years old Aunt for about 2 years. I cannot recommend them highly enough as a provider of high quality, professional and personal care services.

I moved care providers as the previous one proved unreliable.

The level of care that has been provided by Heather Care has been exemplary.

The care team that attend my aunt always deliver a professional service, but this is given in a very personal way - a perfect combination.

I have full confidence in their professionalism and my aunt looks forward to their visits as she views them more as friends than a service she receives. The

Heather Care team have always been responsive and flexible to changes and are readily available to discuss issues that may have arisen.

I cannot recommend them highly enough as a provider of high quality, professional and personal care services.

Thank you, Mr C. Bolton

DEMENTIA AND MUSIC MEMORIES, A COMFORT THIS YEAR

183:733897345 (Mary Guilfoyle) — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 14:42:23 GMT

At Heather Care we work with music to both have fun with our clients and to support music memories. This is especially effective with clients’ with Mental illnesses such as Dementia.

Research suggests that listening or singing songs can provide emotional and behavioural benefits for people with Alzheimer's Music, memory, and Alzheimer’s disease

Musical memories are often preserved in Alzheimer's disease because key brain areas linked to musical memory are relatively undamaged by the disease.

Dementia is a syndrome in which there is deterioration in memory, thinking, behaviour and the ability to perform everyday activities. Although dementia mainly affects older people, it is not a normal part of ageing. Alzheimer disease is the most common form of dementia and may contribute to 60–70% of cases.

Research suggests that listening or singing songs can provide emotional and behavioural benefits for people with Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia. Musical memories are often preserved in Alzheimer's disease because key brain areas linked to musical memory are relatively undamaged by the disease.

Is music recognition spared in dementia, and how can it be assessed?

A case study is presented of an 84-year old woman with severe cognitive impairment implicating AD, but for whom music recognition and memory, according to her caregivers, appeared to be spared. The hypotheses addressed were, first, that memory for familiar music may be spared in dementia, and second, that musical recognition and memory may be reliably assessed with existing tests if behavioural observation is employed to overcome the problem of verbal or written communication. Source https://bit.ly/3oOovjH

Heather Care Ltd support clients with mental illness in their homes (Domiciliary Care), in our day centres (Day Centre) and supporting families to have a well-deserved rest (Respite in their homes).

“The world's favourite season is the spring. All things seem possible in May”. A wise old saying by Edwin Way Teale

183:733897345 (Mary Guilfoyle) — Fri, 22 May 2020 09:44:22 GMT

To our Clients, Business Partners & Community Teams, continued Good Health

T H A N K Y O U TO THE HEATHER CARE DOMICILIARY CARE TEAM

The team includes Managing Director, Mary and the team Sharron, Cath & Kirsty

T o our Cli ents, Business Partners & Community Teams, continued Good Health

We would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our clients, business partners and community teams continued good health throughout these challenging times. We wanted to take time out from our busy day to update you. As you may know, May is a month for bank holidays and this year, the Early May Bank Holiday will be moved to Friday, 8th of May to coincide with the 75th anniversary of the end WW II in Europe.

We were looking forward to celebrating with you, through the many client activities scheduled across our centres. As a result of COVID-19 and social distancing, these can no longer go ahead. We’ll of course keep you updated, and we look forward to meeting you all again soon. And of course, not forgetting Captain Tom Moore (Honorary Colonel) for his extraordinary achievements for NHS front line workers.

At Heather Care, our day centres are closed, but our domiciliary care team are also working on the front line in the community supporting our clients. We have been busy sourcing the protective equipment to enable this to continue, and we would ask you to join us in clapping on Thursdays for our team. A huge thank you for their individual and collective efforts with a huge smile in support of our clients every day!

Please remember throughout the COVID-19 outbreak we are operating with limited staff levels. If you need to contact us: Get in touch with us by telephone 0161 777 6166 Email info@heathercare.uk

Stay safe and well and we hope to see you all soon, Best wishes, Mary

Mary Guilfoyle, Managing Director

WELCOME TO HEATHER CARE NOVEMBER NEWS

Tue, 19 Nov 2019 10:06:11 GMT

Autumn is here, Welcome to Heather Care November News

Autumn is well and truly upon us and the days seem to pass as quickly as the leaves are falling from the trees. The nights are closing in and it's that wonderful time of year when we spend time in doors with our family and loved ones.

At this time of year we often support the family carers through our Adult Respite Care. It’s so important for a carer to take a break and this should not be regarded as a luxury but as an essential part of being able to maintain the caring role, even if it’s just for a few hours or so each week. At Heather Care we can offer such short respite care each week or cover longer periods of time, including overnight stays and sittings when a carer is on holiday or otherwise unavailable, such as being ill.

A SPECIAL OFFER FOR NOVEMBER

Visit our Education Enrichment day centre for a free taster session

Limited Period, We will be offering a free taster day at both our Sale & Partington day centres. Get in touch with us by telephone 0161 777 6166 or email info@heathercare.uk

So, what is a Learning Disability?

183:733897345 (Mary Guilfoyle) — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 11:05:54 GMT

Education Enrichment (LD) Blog

So, what is a Learning Disability?

If LEARNING is defined as “Acquiring knowledge and skills and having them readily available from memory so you can make sense of future problems and opportunities.” It follows that a learning disability is a condition that limits that. read more blog https://www.heathercare.uk/ld

A learning disability is a reduced intellectual ability and difficulty with everyday activities – for example household tasks, socialising or managing money – which affects someone for their whole life. [Source: Mencap http://bit.ly/2ktnTV9]

HEATHER CARE LIMITED & FREE TASTER SESSION

183:733897345 (Mary Guilfoyle) — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 10:44:23 GMT

Contact us for your free taster session, 2 Day Centres

At heather Care we offer taster sessions for your loved ones to come along to either our Adult Education & Enrichment (LD) in Sale or our Partington centre (Dementia and Alzheimer).

Limited Period, We will be offering a free taster day at both our Sale & Partington day centres. Get in touch with us by telephone 0161 777 6166 or email info@heathercare.uk

Heather Care Limited & News

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 10:38:02 GMT

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NEW services and moving forwards to 2020

I would like the opportunity to introduce myself as founder of Heather Care Limited and I’m delighted to share with you our new services and plans moving forwards to 2020.

Moving forwards: We are very pleased to announce that we are expanding our existing services across Trafford and specifically our Domiciliary care.

We both work in the community supporting our community from social workers, NHS and Council teams and of course, our wonderful clients. We have two locations Sale and Partington Day centres within the Trafford area and our community offering and care at home, Domiciliary Care.

Our services

• ‘Domiciliary care’ Adult care in their home

• ‘Education Enrichment’ 19+ special educational needs & learning disabilities, Sale

• ‘Adult Day’ & ‘Respite’ including Mental Health at Partington

• ‘Bathing & Showing packages’ at Partington Adult day centre

Moving forwards: We are very pleased to announce that we are expanding our existing services across Trafford and specifically our Domiciliary care.

Our services

• ‘Domiciliary care’ Adult care in their home

• ‘Education Enrichment’ 19+ special educational needs & learning disabilities, Sale

• ‘Adult Day’ & ‘Respite’ including Mental Health at Partington

• ‘Bathing & Showing packages’ at Partington Adult day centre

Limited Period, We will be offering a free taster day at both our Sale & Partington day centres. Get in touch with us by telephone 0161 777 6166 or email info@heathercare.uk

It’s Panto Season, “ Oh no it isn’t!”

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 14:00:19 GMT

It’s Pantomime Season, “ Oh no it isn’t!”

Come and both have fun and learn

One of the joys of being part of Heather Care-Sale is seeing the pride and excitement of all our members as they put on our Annual Christmas Show.

Our varied performances

Over the years we have brought to life, and given a new twist to, the stories of Jack and the Beanstalk, Cinderella, The Sound of Music, The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe, The Wizard of Oz……all creatively re-worked by Gill.

We’ve also put on some extremely varied, alternative shows: one that celebrated the uniqueness of every member of Heather Care and another, entitled “Armistice” marking the 100 years since the end of WW1.

Music, Singing and Dancing

We all greatly enjoy music so all our shows involve lots of singing and dancing and this year will be no exception when we perform Aladdin. We have such a great time preparing for the show, right from the start when we decide which production we will do; Steven often has ambitious plans – “Phantom of the Opera” was one idea that we had to put on one side (for the time being at least!).

Then, once Gill has written the script it’s all hands-on deck to learn our parts, create dance routines, paint sets, gather costumes and make props.

Show date

Our show this year will be on Wednesday, 11th December. Contact us if you plan to join us https://www.heathercare.uk/contact

RESPITE CARE, Families need a break too!

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 12:11:52 GMT

RESPITE CARE FOR YOUR LOVED ONES

Families too need that break!

Respite Care, what is it?

The dictionary states, ‘Respite care’ is short-term care that is provided for the very old or very sick [http://bit.ly/31aytiR].

Our Experience

We know from experience that respite care is a valued service that enables loved ones to have a change, a rest in a lovely environment and importantly to have fun, laughter and enjoyment.

For the families who are also the carers it provides time to recharge also, to catch up and take a break from the day to day care of their loved ones.

Why is it important for the family

The feedback from families is overwhelming, “I found respite care to be exactly what I needed. I felt guilty about leaving my husband at first, but I returned feeling much more energised and much less drained. Having looked after myself, this meant I could look after my husband better too.'

Not only can this reduce feelings of anxiety or guilt, it can also help carers to feel less alone in what they are going through. [http://bit.ly/2qfmiET]

Arranging Respite Care

Arranging respite care will help you to do just that. You’ll be able to recharge by taking some time off from your care duties, while making sure your loved one is well looked after during your absence.

However, it can be a worrying prospect to leave behind someone who depends on you whilst you take time off. There are many ways you can make sure they are well cared for in your absence.

Every situation is different, so it’s important to consider what will work best for your loved one and discuss it with both them and the other people involved in their care.

At Heather Care Limited we recommend a visit to our centre, take a look around our respite room along with our day care centre to learn more, and importantly, feel happy that all of your questions are answered.

Email: info@heathercare.uk

Call us: 0161 777 6166

So, what is a Learning Disability?

Sun, 11 Aug 2019 13:41:37 GMT

"L Dis" or "L Diff" ?

If Learning is defined as:

“Acquiring knowledge and skills and having them readily available from memory so you can make sense of future problems and opportunities.” * it follows that a learning disability is a condition that limits that.

Mencap definition of Learning Disability:

People with a learning disability tend to take longer to learn and may need support to develop new skills, understand complicated information and interact with other people.

Sometimes, the term 'Global Developmental Delay' (GDD) is used to describe a learning disability.

Difference between learning disability and learning difficulty

In general, a learning disability is a condition which affects learning and intelligence across all areas of life, whereas a learning difficulty is a condition which creates an obstacle to a specific form of learning, but does not affect the overall IQ of an individual.

For example, Down’s syndrome is classed as a learning disability, whereas dyslexia is classed as a learning difficulty, in that it only affects an individual's ability to process information, usually in problems with reading, writing and spelling.

Here at Heather Care ( Sale ) our students come with a range of learning disabilities, mostly under the 'moderate' umbrella, and our person-centered approach means we strive for inclusion and development.

Difference between Learning Disability and Mental Health Issue

A learning disability is a permanent condition developing at the latest in early childhood, whereas mental illness (or a mental health problem) can develop at any time, and is not necessarily permanent.

People can get better and resolve mental health problems with help and treatment, whereas people with learning disabilities are not ‘treated’ but rather receive support which enables them to most effectively and happily lead their lives.

How does a learning disability affect a person’s life?

People with learning disabilities do not learn certain skills as quickly as other people and may therefore need extra help in certain aspects of their lives. The specific skills in question will depend upon the type of disability.

People with mild learning disabilities may live alone, travel independently, and work. They may not require any support from their local authority, or may just need support in managing their finances.

Other people may require more regular support to ensure their safety and health on a daily basis. Those with more severe or complex needs may need extensive, hour-to-hour help in performing basic skills, such as eating, dressing and washing.

Without support people may face problems in gaining independence or a home of their own, in accessing leisure and recreation activities, or in developing friendships and relationships.

We at Heather Care seek to provide the right support so people can live full and meaningful lives.

Source:

https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/learning-disabilities/a-to-z/l/learning-disabilities

* From Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning by Peter C. Brown, Henry L. Roediger III, Mark A. McDaniel

Some stats from Mencap:

https://www.mencap.org.uk/learning-disability-explained/what-learning-disability

• Just 1 in 3 people with a learning disability take part in some form of education or training

• 75% of GPs have received no training to help them treat people with a learning disability

• 50,000 adults with a learning disability are supported by day care services

• 7 out of 10 families have reached or come close to ‘breaking point' because of a lack of short break services

So, what is dementia?

Tue, 06 Aug 2019 11:09:28 GMT

Dementia & Home Care

Dementia is not something that just happens to everyone as they get older, it is caused by different illnesses. In most cases people can remain in their own homes in familiar surroundings with people they love and trust. Outside support may be needed to enable a carer to carry on with their own life as normal as possible (going to the gym, a walk or even shopping).

So, what is dementia?

Our brains control almost everything we think, feel, say and do and they also store our memories for us. There are illnesses that stop a person’s brain from working properly. When a person has one of these illnesses, they may have problems remembering, thinking and speaking. They might say or do things that seem strange to others and find it harder to do everyday things. They may not seem like the person they used to be. Source: http://bit.ly/2LWnBkK

Some symptoms of early Dementia can include:

• A real effort in concentrating or undertaking simple tasks

• Loss of memory that can suddenly happen or over time

• Individuals may be unhappy at time or have mood swings

• Inability to follow conversation

• Felling confused in identifying places, time of day and managing money

In most cased the individual’s symptoms can often be difficult to spot as the onset may be slow and gradual and not severe enough to be diagnosed as dementia. At this stage, it can be confusing for those around, as well as the person involved. For a family member the changes in communication to a loved one with dementia about their issues can of course pose challenges. The key is learning to improve and adapt these skills to cater to those living with dementia. Communication is always very important to ease stress and help any difficult situations that may arise. Remember to set a positive and helpful manner in which to interact. This includes body language and attitude, before approaching anything that may upset them. Looking out for someone’s best interests is what is always considered the best possible approach.

We always recommend to our clients that if they have If there is a concern, it is always best to get a second opinion from a GP as soon possible. They will be able to clear up any confusion for you and ensure you are left feeling confident in this diagnosis.

At Heather Care Limited we support family members and loved ones in their own home, we fully understand their needs and what help is required. We visit the family to discuss the family member needs and then put together an agreed support plan together.

Heather Care Limited operate within the care sector and are an establised local provider of high-quality care and support services operating within the Trafford, Greater Manchester area. Our aim is to achieve the best possible outcomes for our community as a whole and for clients to receive outstanding care, support, communication and laughter every day.

I’m sure at some time in our lives we will all be touched by Dementia – a family member or a friend or colleague. If you would like to read more about out services, you can read more here http://bit.ly/2Kz1f6u

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NEW 2024, Live-In Care 24x7

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Testimonial from Glenda Partridge, daughter of a client

CLIENT TESTIMONIAL - ENABLING US TO EXCEED EVERY DAY!

TESTIMONIALS - 'I cannot recommend Heather Care highly enough'

TESTIMONIALS - 'I cannot recommend them highly enough'

DEMENTIA AND MUSIC MEMORIES, A COMFORT THIS YEAR

At Heather Care we work with music to both have fun with our clients and to support music memories. This is especially effective with clients’ with Mental illnesses such as Dementia.

“The world's favourite season is the spring. All things seem possible in May”. A wise old saying by Edwin Way Teale

To our Clients, Business Partners & Community Teams, continued Good Health

WELCOME TO HEATHER CARE NOVEMBER NEWS

Autumn is here, Welcome to Heather Care November News

So, what is a Learning Disability?

Education Enrichment (LD) Blog

HEATHER CARE LIMITED & FREE TASTER SESSION

Contact us for your free taster session, 2 Day Centres

Heather Care Limited & News

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It’s Panto Season, “ Oh no it isn’t!”

It’s Pantomime Season, “ Oh no it isn’t!”

RESPITE CARE, Families need a break too!

RESPITE CARE FOR YOUR LOVED ONES Families too need that break!

So, what is a Learning Disability?

"L Dis" or "L Diff" ?

So, what is dementia?

Dementia & Home Care

RESPITE CARE FOR YOUR LOVED ONES

Families too need that break!