Our services are inspected regularly by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Following on from our recent CQC’s inspection we are pleased to have achieved an Overall rating of GOOD. You can view the summary and full report on the CQC website. If...
Read moreFestive Wishes for a Safe, Positive and Peaceful New Year.
The Christmas tree is up, and Christmas lights are shining in the night skies. The festive season is upon us. A time of laughter, food, and celebration. Christmas is especially special for our elderly loved ones who look forward to seeing...
Read moreCoronavirus and Home Care.
Coronavirus and Home Care. Coronavirus has shown the increased need and demand for Home Care. With hospitals filling up with coronavirus patients, experts say the pandemic has highlighted the increased need and importance of care in the...
Read moreMental Health in the Elderly.
Mental Health in the Elderly and their well-being are as important in older age as at any other time of life. Human beings are social animals and our biological, psychological, and social systems evolved to thrive within networks of people. In...
Read moreCOVID -19 Pandemic Update.
COVID -19 Pandemic Update. As you will all be aware, the recent outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) has been declared a Pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO). The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, tiredness and dry cough. Some...
Read moreHome Care and Corona Virus.
Corona Virus (COVID-19), is the viral disease that is spreading around the globe. Home Care providers have prepared for a possible worst-case scenario. The virus had spread across China and at least 47 other countries and territories, with people...
Read moreHome Care, what does 2020 have in store….?
Home Care, what does 2020 have in store? Perhaps 2019 will be remembered as the year the UK social care services reached a low point. With significant funding gaps in community services for older people, which could increase to £2.6bn by 2020; a...
Read moreRiver Garden wishes you a festive Christmas and a peaceful New Year.
The Christmas tree is up, and Christmas lights are shining in the night skies. The festive season is upon us. A time of laughter, food and celebration. Christmas is especially special for our older people who look forward to seeing and spending...
Read moreHome Care this December.
Home Care and Winter Wellness is important for all of us this December, especially more so for our elderly loved ones. From your immune system to your joints, skipping the essentials this winter is a fool’s game! Don’t miss out on River Garden’s...
Read moreActive Elderly in the Cold Weather.
Elderly People must keep their muscles active in the cold weather. As we approach the festive season and temperatures dip, it is easy to stay snuggled in at home, watching television, cosy under a blanket, our physical movements become very...
Read moreElderly Care for this Winter.
Elderly Care for this winter is ever more crucial, as this winter has been predicted to be a long and bitterly cold one. Age UK state that last year’s winter claimed the lives of thousands of older people. During this time there was an increase...
Read moreDementia and Loneliness in Older People
Dementia and Loneliness are the two conditions affecting the wellbeing of our older people the most. Mental health issues and depression are commonly found amongst older people too. Improving Wellbeing Helping the wellbeing of dementia and...
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