Overnight care for seniors - Jothno Care and Support

Overnight care for seniors

Nighttime can be a vulnerable time for elderly people who live alone. Common concerns surround falls, confusion in the dark, the need to go to the toilet, when medication is required and quite simply, loneliness. Overnight care can help seniors stay safe and comfortable in their own home, day and night.  What overnight care means … Read more

Jothno care carer advice 1 caring for the elderly in Manor Park East London

Caring for the elderly in Manor Park, East London

Discover care options – home care, live in support and community services for older people living in Manor Park, East London. Plus tips to help families who are caring for the elderly cope with confidence.  Aging well in Manor Park Manor Park is a young, multicultural population and Newham has a high proportion of working … Read more

Jothno care carer advice 1 aging and disabilities

Aging and disabilities

How supported living helps you stay independent Different types of disabilities affect young people: developmental (autism, ADHD), behavioural (anxiety, depression), sensory (visual & hearing impairments) and physical (cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy). For these young people, moving away from home as they grow up is more difficult and staying independent as they get older is more … Read more

Jothno Care carer advice 1 talk to a parent about accepting live in care

How to talk to a parent about accepting live-in care

Talking to a parent about accepting live-in care can be difficult. There is worry on both sides. You worry about whether they’ll be unhappy with the care provided, worry that they’ll be unhappy that you are suggesting they need help, worry that you are letting your parents down. They worry about being a burden, worry … Read more

Jothno Care & Support carer advice 1 respite care for children in London

Respite care for children: a lifeline for London families

How Jothno Care supports children with additional needs and gives parents time to rest and recharge. What is respite care for children? Respite care for children is short-term planned or emergency breaks that provide care for a child so that parents and family caregivers can take a rest (Haringey Council).  Respite care can be provided … Read more

Jothno Care carer advice 1 take care at home prevent slips and trips

Take care at home : prevent slips & trips

Slips and trips are more common in older adults due to reduced physical strength and failing eyesight. They are often caused by everyday items left lying around that are not noticed until it is too late. The good news is that a few simple changes to the home can ensure that they are less likely … Read more

Jothno Care carer advice 1 living with elderly parents

Living with Elderly Parents: How to Balance Care

Living with elderly parents is common, particularly in South Asian families in London. It is not always easy to live in a multi-generational setup and there are some challenges. As the elderly start to require more help, family caregivers have to learn how to balance care with busy London life.  Cultural traditions can mean that … Read more