Care Worker's
What does a Care Worker’s job entail?
Ever wondered what it means to be a care worker? To keep it simple - a Care Worker's duty is to carry out a range of tasks personalised to the…
support at home discussions
Initial discussions around support at home
Knowing that someone needs support at home and getting them to accept that they need support can be a difficult conversation. Taking steps in approaching the subject can help you…
Safety tips for living alone
With more older people choosing to stay within their own home, it is not surprising that many live alone, read our safety tips for living alone.While it is beneficial for…
signs someone needs support
Spotting the signs someone might need some home help
It can be hard for an older person to admit they might need a little extra support. Between pride and the feeling of losing their independence, it is sometimes a…
Meet Ida and read her thoughts on care work
Over the years, care work has received a lot of negative press and people have developed misconceptions about what is involved when you work as a care assistant. We caught…
Ways to improve your brains health
Have you heard of the term "Use it or lose it", well that can be applied to the memory. Studies have shown that as people age, they can have more…
Care at home – The affordable care option
More and more people are choosing to stay within the comfort of their own homes over going into residential care. With the rising cost of living on everyone’s minds, the…
Stay Safe this Halloween
For some, Halloween is a fun night of dressing up and going trick or treating, but some will spend days before worrying about a knock at the door and can…
Caroline’s Journey – Determination and Success
Some stories just have to be shared, here is Caroline's Journey:Papillon Home Care started working with Caroline in December 2018 after she had suffered a ruptured aneurysm.Caroline was very poorly,…
Signs that a loved one may need extra support
Have you noticed a few changes recently with an ageing parent, relative or partner? What should you look for when they need extra support? The effects of ageing can creep…