We are thrilled to announce that we have been recognised as a Top 20 Home Care Provider in Yorkshire & Humber by the independent review website homecare.co.uk. We are especially proud to be the only company in the Harrogate area to receive this award, which is made even more meaningful as it is based on […]
Top 20 Home Care Provider in Yorkshire & Humber Read More »
West Park Care is thrilled to announce that we’ve attained a perfect score of 10 on our Homecare.co.uk review. This score marks the highest rating among homecare providers in Harrogate, with West Park Care being the sole provider to achieve this flawless rating. The Homecare.co.uk review score serves as a valuable tool for individuals seeking
West Park Care Attain A Perfect 10! Read More »
The whole of health and social care is a jigsaw with GPs, hospitals and carers all working together to achieve the same goal. Yet one of those roles is less valued than the others. A job in social care demands similar skills to all those in health yet it seems to be given a different
Having A Career In Social Care Read More »
At West Park Care we operate a Think Drink policy at all times and make sure that our care team are encouraging our clients to keep hydrated. It is important for everyone to keep hydrated but especially elderly people and for this reason we focus heavily on hydration during our care visits. Improving hydration in
The Importance of Hydration Read More »
Falls are common amongst elderly people over the age of 65 and falling can have serious consequences such as: • Fractures • dislocations • Injuries to the head • Sprains and bruising • A fall can create a lack of confidence in an elderly person that leads to them not wanting to do their usual
Preventing Falls at Home Read More »
Having to arrange care and the thought of having strangers come into your house can be very daunting for both the person in need of care and the family and loved ones. It is often the case that people don’t want to ask for help or feel embarrassed that they may need some care. People
Discussing Home Care Read More »
Here’s what we do to give excellent service ……… We agree a price for packages so there are no sneaky added extras. We are upfront about cost as we don’t want the price of care to be a barrier for quality and consistency. We pride ourselves on giving a minimum of 1 hour of care
West Park Care Do’s and Don’ts Read More »
What is Alzheimer’s disease and how do we spot it? Dementia is a term used to describe the symptoms that occur when the brain is affected by specific diseases and conditions. Alzheimer’s is the most common form of Dementia. Alzheimer’s puts people at risk of behavioural disorders and often leads to people acting out character,
Signs of Alzheimer’s Read More »
As a caregiver, you probably hear “Take care of yourself” more often than not. It can seem an impossible task. Caring for an ageing loved one is an all-encompassing task on top of your other responsibilities at work and at home. If your loved one has recently been discharged from the hospital, caregiving has probably
The importance of self-care for caregivers Read More »
A pilot study at the University of California, Los Angeles looked at whether consuming grapes could help fight the effects of Alzheimer’s disease. In a double-blind, placebo-controlled study, researchers, led by Dr. Daniel H. Silverman, worked with people with early memory decline. They broke the volunteers into two groups – one that received whole grape
Can grapes help protect against alzheimer’s decline? Read More »
