How to help your family with Dementia

As we work with a few dementia clients, we have discovered that family members often times feel overwhelmed and struggle to understand how to help their family members.  As we have worked with a few over the years, we have collected some helpful information on ways you can help.   1. Do not feel guilty….

As the Spring Breaks and the Warmth Returns…

Our client feedback of January went very well with a 98% satisfaction score.  We are really honoured to be so highly regarded by our lovely clients.  We will be having another feedback session in May and invite all our clients to engage openly with this process.  This enables us to ensure the service we are…

Merry Christmas to all our staff and clients from Kerry Cares

This time of year is always a good time to reflect on the past year and review the good and the bad.  As we at Kerry Cares go through this reflection, we like to apply lessons learnt.  While we have had a good year on the whole, there have been many challenges.  We look forward…

WE DID IT!!

It is with great pride and appreciation that I officially announce our CQC registration.  We have completed and complied with all their requirments.  After months of hard work, continuous improvement and many many late nights we have received confirmation that we are registered.  Our CQC registration number is : 1-21751287517 and our certificate will be…

Amber weather warnings and what we should do

As we once again experience a heat wave across the United Kingdom with an amber weather warning in place, it is always good to refresh our knowledge on keeping the elderly and vulnerable safe. 1. The most important thing is to remind them to drink often.  Dehydration is a common issue that can lead to…

Meet the staff

I am Nicole Pienaar.  I have worked in care since 2024.  It all started with my Mum and the history that I had taking care of my best friend who suffered from illness from a young age and required assistance with mobility.  I feel that I have skills to offer that can make a difference…

The things no one tells you about Dementia…

As dementia becomes a more well known issue in our older generation there are still many aspects of this disease which are not often clearly expressed and explained to carers and family members. We all know the usual symptoms such as memory, confusion, judgement and understanding problems. However this has an effect on other aspects…