Keep older loved ones safe this Christmas
The Christmas holidays give us the opportunity to spend more time with our family and friends. Home Instead Waterford is advising us over the holiday season to keep an eye out for tell tale signs that our older loved ones or neighbours may need more help. Steven Tubbritt, General Manager at Home Instead Waterford explained, “Over the holiday season we tend to see our parents or grandparents more often, so it is a good opportunity to make sure that they are looking after themselves properly, have
Home Instead Waterford Announces 50 New Jobs
Home Instead Waterford is seeking to add 50 new CAREGivers to its team, which delivers essential services to older people in local communities throughout County Waterford. The jobs announcement coincides with the winter months, its shorter days and longer nights leading to an increase in illness and time spent alone among older adults. “Social interaction and companionship are crucial to maintaining good mental health, and helping to prevent cognitive decline particularly in older people and
Keeping older people safe and warm this Autumn
While the start of autumn can be fairly mild, now is a good time to think ahead and ensure the home is ready for when the temperature drops. Older people are more vulnerable to the effects of cold weather, and those living with a pre-existing health condition can be even more vulnerable. Guidance states that rooms that are in regular use, for example bedrooms and living rooms, should be heated to at least 18°C in colder months. Steven Tubbritt, General Manager of Home Instead Waterford advises
Conversations about aging
You can and do spend a lot of time with your family members. But how often do you talk about the serious issues? We mean really talk. Research says not often. This is understandable, because it’s hard to have these conversations, especially with older relatives. They used to be the ones who minded you, now the roles are reversing. That’s hard for you and even harder for them. So, why aren’t families talking? For one, it’s difficult. Research conducted by Home Instead indicates that most adult children