Archive: Home Care News
Things You Didn’t Know About Having a 24-Hour Carer at Home
When people think of 24-hour care, they often picture it as something that’s only for the very elderly or only needed in emergencies. But the reality is, live-in care can be life-changing in ways you ...
Last-Minute Respite Care in Hampshire & Dorset
Last-Minute Respite Care in Hampshire & Dorset We understand that life doesn’t always go to plan. Holidays pop up, family emergencies happen, and sometimes, even the most dedicated family carers need a break, often with ...
When Caring Becomes a Burden: The Hidden Cost of Unwanted Caregiving
When Caring Becomes a Burden: The Hidden Cost of Unwanted Caregiving This week’s episode of 24 Hours in Police Custody was a harrowing watch. A man, who had spent years as the primary carer for ...
Is Home from Hospital Care Right for Your Loved One?
If your loved one is about to be discharged from hospital, you might be feeling a mix of relief and worry. It’s great to have them coming home, but you be wondering how you will ...
When is the Right Time to Arrange Short-Term Respite for a Loved One?
When is the Right Time to Arrange Short-Term Respite for a Loved One? Caring for a loved one who has recently been in hospital or is recovering from an illness can be both rewarding and ...
How to Switch Home Care Providers and Why It Might Be Time for a Change
If you’re feeling unhappy with your current home care provider, you are not alone. Switching to a new care provider may feel like a daunting decision, but it’s an important step to ensure you or ...
Keeping Your Heart Where It Belongs – The Heart of Our Care
At Burley’s Home Care, we live by the belief that the heart of care is about far more than just completing tasks or following a schedule. Our tagline, “Keeping Your Heart Where It Belongs,” reflects ...
New Year, New Care: Making the Most of Home Care Services in 2025
New Year, New Care: Making the Most of Home Care Services in 2025 As we step into the new year, it’s the perfect time to reassess what truly matters—health, happiness, and quality of life. If ...
Top 10 Last Minute Christmas Gift Ideas for Elderly Loved Ones
Top 10 Last Minute Christmas Gift Ideas for Elderly Loved Ones Finding the perfect Christmas gift for elderly loved ones, especially those who might be experiencing dementia, memory loss, or mobility issues, can be a ...
Choosing the Right Care for Your Loved One: Live-In Care vs 24-Hour Care
When it comes to finding the right full time care for a loved one, families often face a big decision: should we choose live-in care or 24-hour care? Both care options allow you or your ...
Enjoy a Stress-Free Christmas with Respite Care in the New Forest, Hampshire, and Dorset
Christmas is just around the corner, and if you’re a family carer, you might already be feeling the pressure of juggling Christmas plans, shopping, and everything else. But don’t worry— we are here to help! ...
Fun Things to Do This Winter in Ringwood
Winter in Ringwood is not just for staying at home indoors. It is a time to make special memories with your elderly loved ones. Whether you’re a home carer looking for fresh, new ideas or ...
Bonfire Night: Supporting the Elderly and Those with Dementia
As the Autumn months roll in, people start to get excited for Bonfire Night, a time for sparkling fireworks, crackling bonfires, and toffee apples. While this celebration can be exciting and a time to make ...
Getting Ready for Winter: A Guide to Prepping the Elderly and Their Homes
As the cold weather creeps up on us, it’s time to prepare our elderly loved ones for the chilly months ahead. The winter months can be a magical time, but they also come with their ...
Why Befriending (Companion Care) Is So Important for the Elderly
As our loved ones age, making sure they continue to live fulfilling lives becomes key to their happiness. One of the best ways to support their well-being is through befriending, also known as companion care. At ...
Supporting Your Loved Ones: The Value of Home Help from Burleys Home Care
Supporting Your Loved Ones: The Value of Home Help from Burleys Home Care At Burleys Home Care, we understand that caring for an elderly family member can be both a heartfelt commitment and a challenging ...
Respite Care: Preventing Caregiver Burnout
At Burley’s Home Care we understand that caring for a loved one is a deeply rewarding yet challenging role. The commitment and dedication required can sometimes lead to caregiver burnout, a state of physical, emotional, ...
Why Live-In Care is the Best Choice for Dementia Patients
When it comes to caring for someone with dementia, finding the right type of care can make a huge difference. Live-in care often stands out as the best option, offering many benefits that both service ...
Proactive Steps to Reduce Dementia Risk: Insights and Tips
New research on dementia is leading to a focus on preventing this long-lasting mental illness through various strategies. The need to address the dementia epidemic is urgent. This has emphasised the importance of understanding actions ...
Why Burley’s Home Care is Your Ideal Starting Point for a Career in Care
Embarking on a career in care can be incredibly rewarding, especially when you find the right place to kickstart your journey. At Burley’s Home Care we are often the perfect choice for anyone looking to ...
Why Opting for a Live-In Carer Can Be The Right Choice for Your Loved One and Your Family
In the world of care, the option to move a loved one into a nursing home or assisted living facility can often be overshadowed by emotions and logistical challenges. However, an increasingly popular alternative that ...
Burley’s Home Care for Respite During Your Well-Earned Break
Introduction: As summer approaches, the anticipation of a well-deserved holiday grows. Yet, for those caring for family members, the prospect of leaving for a break can be overshadowed by immense worry and concern. Balancing the ...
Raising the Banner of Parkinson’s Awareness: How Home Care Makes a Big Difference
Introduction: Parkinson’s Awareness Month, observed globally every April, a reminder of the challenges faced by millions of individuals battling Parkinson’s disease. At Burley’s Home Care, we are passionate in raising awareness and providing expert care ...
Why are routines so important for people living with dementia? Advice from a care at home agency
Throughout our lives, we stick to routines, whether it be the routine of going to school, going to work or a simple routine within your household. Personal routines provide us with a sense of control ...
Signs that your elderly parent may need home care
Getting older is a fact of life and one that most of us can enjoy. However, health conditions can crop up or general old age might take its toll, meaning that they need a little ...
How to keep your loved one mobile at home. Advice from Burley’s Home Care
From staying independent to maintaining physical health, staying mobile and active has many benefits, which is why it is so important as you age. But as they age, your loved one might find it harder ...
Burley’s Home Care named one of the best home care providers for fifth year running
We are delighted to be recognised as a ‘Top 20 Home Care Company’ and to have received this highly prestigious award, for the last five years. It is important that not only do we keep ...
Activities to improve memory: Advice from a Dorset Home Care Agency
As you age, your mental well being is just as important as your physical wellbeing, as it helps maintain your independence, mental health, relationships and memory. Your brain is just like any other muscle in ...
Why independence still matters as you age and how home care can help
It is understandable that when a loved one starts to need care, they worry about losing their independence. Independence has such positive impacts on an individual, so it is really important that a loved one ...
Why choose Burley’s home care in 2023?
With the New Year in full swing comes new responsibilities and new goals for 2023 and for many, arranging the right home care for a loved one may be on that list. Following a Spring ...
Why dementia care at home is particularly important over winter
Starting to notice the colder days, darker evenings and the aroma of pumpkin and cinnamon wafting from your local coffee shop? All sure signs winter is fast approaching. While for most of us this doesn’t ...
Home care at Christmas: preparing for a stress free Christmas everyone can enjoy
Christmas can be a stressful time of year, and there can be lots of pressure to create the perfect festive experience. For some, this can be made even more stressful when you have a loved ...
How to support a loved one with a dementia diagnosis
Has your loved one recently been diagnosed with dementia or early-onset dementia? Getting this diagnosis can be a daunting and scary time, not only for the individual getting the news but also for their loved ...
Signs that your loved one needs home care
Spotting the signs that your loved one may need some support in the form of home care is a good first step. But, what are these signs? And how do you know when it’s the ...
Ringwood home care company celebrates incredible fourth year as one of the best care providers in the South West
For the fourth year in a row, Burley’s Home Care has been announced as a winner of the homecare.co.uk Home Care Awards, ranking in the top twenty providers in the South West. The awards are ...
Smartwatches to detect early signs of dementia
Alzheimer’s Research UK has teamed up with a number of other organisations and launched a global initiative that’s set to revolutionise the early detection of dementia. New device monitors 30 different indicators The new project ...
