Having to care for a loved one can be overwhelming. Suddenly, you find yourself juggling the responsibilities of becoming a caregiver while still trying to manage your own work/life balance. For many, understanding what is best for a loved one can seem like one task too many; especially when confronted by the range of care […]
Watching your loved ones get older can be difficult, especially if they are experiencing mental as well as physical decline. Across the UK, more than 944,000 people currently living with dementia according to NHS statistics and, as we age, the risk of developing symptoms increases. Although not preventable, the symptoms of dementia can be slowed […]
Does your loved one need 24-hour care? Are they apprehensive about moving into a care home or just want to continue living in their own home? With Agincare’s fully managed live-in care, they can do just that. Our live-in care service introduces your loved one to a care worker carefully matched to them based on […]
Agincare was appointed as the care provider at Tamar Court Extra Care scheme in Worle by North Somerset Council to deliver personal care and support to residents, from regular daily and weekly visits to short-term temporary support. The care team can support Tamar Court residents with tasks that may struggle with such as administering medication, […]
We are delighted to announce Elizabeth Court, a new supported living service for adults with a learning disability and/or Autism, was opened in Dorchester following a grand unveiling from key partners, tenants and their family. The specialist service is set behind Dorchester’s iconic Brewery Square quarter and comprises twelve flats over three storeys and four […]
Are you thinking about a career in care? At Agincare, we look past just qualifications and previous experience, recruiting only the best based on their compassion and heart to care. To help you discover whether a career as an Agincare healthcare assistant is right for you, we have put together a list of the top […]
We are proud to announce that experienced care professional Cher Goodyer-El Meheiry has been appointed as Clinical Lead for our live-in care service. Cher oversees all clinical aspects of our live-in care service, ensuring that each care worker receives the right training to understand their client’s needs and conditions. These include schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, personality […]
Joyce Snowdon was joined by three generations of family to celebrate her 100th birthday in style at Chalgrove, our care and nursing home in Poole. The care home was adorned with streamers and balloons as residents, team members and family all came together to surprise Joyce with a day packed full of birthday cheer. The […]
Dementia is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While there is currently no cure, a significant amount of research is being done on this subject. Oxford University in support of the Alzheimer’s Society is conducting a new study using smartphones to collect data with the goal of identifying early signs of dementia and […]
Sir Terry Pratchett and posterior cortical atrophy (PCA) In 2007, one of Britain’s biggest and most-loved authors, Sir Terry Pratchett, announced to the world’s media that he had been diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s disease known as posterior cortical atrophy (referred to as PCA). The announcement caused a international media sensation, but what seemed most shocking […]
Agincare is celebrating International Women’s Day by sharing stories of some the amazing women from our care services. Carly Trevett Registered Manager – Agincare Home Care Service Dorchester Carly is Registered Manager of our Dorchester Home Care service, as well as our Extra Care service in Blandford. Her progression through Agincare over the last decade […]
A big thank you to all who came to our special one-day art exhibition on Valentine’s Day where we displayed artwork made by residents from Agincourt, Trafalgar, Crecy and Cheriton care homes in Weymouth and Dorchester. The exhibition was at held at Pilgrim House at Brewer’s Quay in Weymouth’s historic Brewer’s Quay, overlooking the picturesque […]
