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As we age, our bodies and minds inevitably go through a natural process of change. A common symptom of these changes among older adults is confusion. Confusion in the elderly can manifest in many different ways and can be caused by various factors. A person might feel confused as the result of medical conditions, medications and environmental factors. It can be a frightening and frustrating experience, not just for the person affected but also for their loved ones and caregivers. It’s important to understand what can cause confusion in older people and how to recognise the signs, so that you can help your loved ones stay independent and improve their quality of life. In this guide, we will explore the
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For people living with physical frailty, there may come a time when they are no longer able to live safely and independently at home without extra support. Performing daily tasks such as cooking, cleaning, bathing or dressing can become more challenging over time as a result of frailty. These frailty concerns can make it difficult for someone to safely move around their home and even lead to dangerous slips and falls. Frailty care at home aims to prevent or manage the difficulties associated with frailty so that an individual can enjoy a better quality of life at home. The goal of frailty care is to improve health outcomes and overall well-being for individuals who are at risk of or experiencing
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Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological condition that causes problems in the brain that develop over time. Parkinson’s develops when cells in the brain stop working properly and are lost over time. These brain cells produce a chemical called dopamine. Symptoms start to appear when the brain cannot make enough dopamine to control movement properly. The benefits of exercise Exercise is an important part of maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle. For people diagnosed with Parkinson’s, regular exercise can be very helpful in preventing or reducing their symptoms as well as help to improve their balance, mobility and coordination. Individuals with Parkinson’s can significantly benefit from maintaining a regular exercise routine, benefits include improved physical health, reduced stress, and
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What is power of attorney? A Power of attorney (POA) gives a trusted person the legal authority to make decisions on behalf of a loved one if they lack the mental capacity at some time in the future or no longer wish to make decisions for themselves. Power of attorney is generally given to a family member or close friend. The nominated person will be able to make decisions regarding the health and care or personal finance-related matters on behalf of their loved one. Starting the conversation If you feel that a loved one would benefit from having a POA, it’s best to start the conversation early – before your loved one’s health starts to decline or when a diagnosis
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At Oxford Aunts, we are very proud of the high standards of care we have become renowned for, not only for our clients but for our carers too. To ensure we continue to be an employer of choice, every year we send out a survey to our carers to help understand how our teams feel about working with us as we value their opinion. Here we wanted to share some of the feedback we received. This could help you to decide whether Oxford Aunts is the right fit for you. Great Experience… Working as a carer is a very rewarding experience, not only because you are enabling people to remain living in their own home, but for other reasons too.
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Home care specialists, Oxford Aunts, have celebrated their office move with an open day and recruitment event. Attended by the local community, staff, carers and clients, the open day took place at their new premises at Oasis Business Park, Eynsham on 30 March. As well as celebrating the relocation of premises, the care company also held a recruitment event, with interviews taking place throughout the day for prospective carers local to Oxford, with two hires being made for their new hourly care service. Deputy Lord Lieutenant, Ron Spurs, officially opened the new office alongside Oxford Aunts General Manager, Kerri-Anne Jones. She said: “Thank you to everyone who joined us at our open day last week. It was a brilliant day
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There has been some exciting changes over the past month at Oxford Aunts, with the move into our new office in Eynsham and welcoming new faces to the team. Recently, Kerri-Anne joined us in her new role as Head of Oxford Aunts, she will be responsible for improving the company’s overall operations and efficiencies. Kerri-Anne previously worked as a Regional Operations Manager for our sister company, The Good Care Group, so has a successful background in senior roles and brings with her knowledge and experience within the care sector. We are ever so excited to have her join the team and look forward to implementing all the new plans that have been in discussion. Kerri-Anne – General Manager shares: “I
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“What I enjoy the most about my job is working for a fantastic team of people and being amazed by the difference that the special people that become live-in carers make to the lives of vulnerable people” says Charlotte our Registered Manager. A key part of being a registered manager is ensuring all our care workers and clients are safe. As well as managing incidents effectively and working closely with the operations, recruitment and clients services teams to discuss new clients and carers. It’s a very varied role, impacting on all parts of the business such as health and safety, digital technology, hourly care and improvements to systems and processes. Here is what Charlotte shares about her journey at Oxford
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If you are considering starting a rewarding career in care, you may ask yourself, how do I train to become a live-in carer? We are here to help answer this question. Although formal carer qualifications can be beneficial for showing your knowledge and skills, at Oxford Aunts we look beyond qualifications and consider experience across a range of care settings. This includes residential care or nursing homes, home care agencies or rest homes. If you have previously worked as a nurse, we believe that you will have the skills to be an Oxford Aunts carer. We will also consider experience gained from volunteering with charities involved in supporting disabled or older people. Our aim is to look for individuals who
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