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 […]
Furlong Close, has launched a new programme to support tenants in gaining the vital skills they need for independent living. The LIFE (Living Independently For Everyone) sessions invite tenants to suggest activities based on things they would like to learn, places they would like to go, and challenges they wish to overcome. The LIFE team, […]
Congratulations to our training partner Training Now, which has been rated ‘Good’ in all categories in a report published following inspection by Ofsted in September 2022. Training Now is based in Dorset but delivers apprenticeships nationwide, and specialises in delivering health and social care apprenticeships, as well as business enterprise and management apprenticeships. It also […]
103 year-old Ruby Morris, resident of Cheriton, our Care Home in Dorchester, had one simple wish to visit Weymouth beach. She wanted only to relive the simple pleasures that were so important to her throughout her life: sitting on the beach with an ice cream, smelling the sea air, and reminiscing of times gone by. […]
Knowing what care options might be right for you or a loved one can be difficult. With so much information, the biggest challenge is often knowing where to start. Our guide to care options cuts through all that, helping you find the best care option to suit your needs and requirements. At Agincare, we provide […]
When looking for care, a care home may seem like the only option. This is particularly true if you or a loved one requires a high level of support that cannot be provided by home care. But live-in care is the alternative. With live-in care, a professional care worker comes to live in your home […]
For those visiting Cheriton Care Home in Dorchester, our teams are welcoming and warm. For those running into Johanna Casemore, one of our Activities Coordinators, their day is guaranteed to become brighter. After being referred into our team by a friend, Johanna has now successfully used our referral scheme three times, and is expanding our […]
Trafalgar, our Weymouth dementia care home, provides its residents more than home comforts. For many, arriving at a care home simply means settling in to a new and more secure residence. This can mean leaving behind familiarity, family, and friends – which is why we go the extra mile. Our fantastic teams make sure homes […]
Natalia, a home care assistant with Agincare, began providing support to Danielle two years ago, and ever since the pair have developed a real bond of trust. Because of this, Natalia is eager to explain how home care supports Rett Syndrome. Born with Rett Syndrome, Danielle is one of a small number of women with […]
