When Is the Right Time to Consider Home Care?
Realising that someone you love may need extra help at home can be difficult. Often, there isn't one particular moment when you know care is needed. Instead, you gradually notice…
If Dad is caring for Mum, who’s caring for Dad?
Was your mother the queen of the house, cooking, cleaning, and overseeing the household in general? All the while, your father worked hard to provide for the family and cared…
The steps when choosing a care agency
Realising that an elderly relative might need extra support within their home may be difficult to come to terms with. Whether they're struggling with everyday tasks like washing or cleaning…
Short or Long term support
What is the difference between long-term care and short-term care? Below, we explain the differences between these care arrangements: Short-term Care: Short-term care arrangments can be made when someone requires…
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Check on loved ones and neighbours this Christmas
Christmas can be a lonely time of the year for some people, while some have family bringing joy around them, others can be left feeling alone and isolated. This year,…
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…
This is why we care
Making the decision to let carers into your home can be extremely tough and one many people will struggle with. At Papillon Home Care we work with you every step…
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…
Elderly care
How to choose the right elderly care
We understand that discussions and decisions around someone needing elderly care is not always an easy thing to talk about and can be highly emotional. The process of looking for…