Blogs

Read blogs from our Care and Wellbeing Consultants and Wellbeing Companions about how we improve wellbeing and provide care for the people we support. Hear about sensory experiences, care homes moves, communication issues, retaining independence, dementia, isolation, wellbeing, and magic moments.

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After care home move trauma, Companion brings back the smile with an eye test, newspaper and beer!

When Penny’s care home declared they could no-longer support her needs, we were brought in to help find her a new place to live, in an...

Alise

Oct 30, 20233 min read

Dogs & dolls cause endless delight with Companion Vicky

I have been visiting Evelyn twice a week with my dog Stanley for the past year. Her greatest passion of all is animals - especially dogs...

Alise

Oct 23, 20232 min read

Bringing nature to the bedside - experiences of a Wellbeing Companion

I have been visiting Maggie weekly for just under a year. She is 93 and has outlived all her close family. As I got to know her, she...

Alise

Oct 3, 20232 min read

We aren’t a Care Agency

Plan with Care doesn’t have a bank of carers, ready to go anywhere at a moment’s notice. We take the time to understand exactly what and...

Plan with Care

Jan 4, 20231 min read

Our team of specialists provide wrap-around Care and Wellbeing Services

Plan with Care’s team of inhouse specialists provide wrap-around Care and Wellbeing Services for older people in the South East of...

Alise

Jan 4, 20232 min read

Christmas and isolation: ways to reach out

We all often talk of the mixed feelings around December. There is such a huge pressure to be jolly, isn’t there? And many of us really do...

Sally Knocker

Dec 14, 20223 min read

Enabling care home staff to better support Marica

Plan with Care provided specialist support when Marica, who has advanced dementia, showed signs of frustration and agitation. Plan with...

Chris

Dec 7, 20222 min read

The Language of Dementia – Using Positive and Supportive Words

Positive and inclusive language should be used around dementia to empower, respect, value and treat people with the dignity they deserve.

Alise

Nov 23, 20224 min read

Quality time and a laugh with a friend

Not everyone needs hands-on support to get dressed or take their medications. But there aren’t many who say no to some quality time with...

Chris

Nov 9, 20223 min read

Helping solicitors around the clock with significant decisions

At 8.30am this morning I received a phone call about one of the people we support called Sarah. The carers in her care home noticed she...

Alise

Oct 26, 20222 min read

Peace of mind for solicitors with Wellbeing Companionship

Not every older person has family and friends who visit regularly, and many will say they are lonely even when living in a care home....

Alise

Oct 19, 20221 min read

My Lovely Emma – joy, connection and shared moments

Wellbeing companion Carrie carried on visiting Emma regularly, even when Emma had been very sleepy and poorly. Carrie is delighted that...

Carrie

Sep 8, 20223 min read

Plan with Care celebrate CQC registration and new care at home service

We now offer care at home as part of our wellbeing services. Solicitors in Kent had the opportunity to find out more about our care and...

Chris

Aug 18, 20223 min read

Emma's perfect storm

After imagining a beautiful spring day with Emma, Carrie proves that possibilities are endless as she heightens both of their senses.

Carrie

May 26, 20223 min read

Jimmy's thoughts

Carrie has many fascinating conversations with Jimmy. Today she lets us in on one of them.

Carrie

Apr 22, 20222 min read

Emma’s Light

As a follow-up to her blog 'Emma's Room', Carrie writes about the success she has had implementing a sensory experience for Emma.

Carrie

Mar 28, 20223 min read

Emma’s Room

Carrie writes about creating a sensory experience for Emma to enjoy.

Carrie

Mar 10, 20223 min read

A balancing act to retain Alice's independence and improve her wellbeing

Alice’s Wellbeing Consultant balances her initial desire to return home with her overall safety and situation.

Plan with Care

Mar 2, 20223 min read

Communication and Collaboration: The Role of Our Creative Companions

Read about how, through communication and collaboration, our Creative Companions deliver life-improving results every day.

Plan with Care

Feb 23, 20223 min read

Empowering Enid

Here, Carrie writes about her visits to Enid, which she has been making for a few years.

Carrie

Feb 14, 20223 min read

Blogs

After care home move trauma, Companion brings back the smile with an eye test, newspaper and beer!

Dogs & dolls cause endless delight with Companion Vicky

Bringing nature to the bedside - experiences of a Wellbeing Companion

We aren’t a Care Agency

Our team of specialists provide wrap-around Care and Wellbeing Services

Christmas and isolation: ways to reach out

Enabling care home staff to better support Marica

The Language of Dementia – Using Positive and Supportive Words

Quality time and a laugh with a friend

Helping solicitors around the clock with significant decisions

Peace of mind for solicitors with Wellbeing Companionship

My Lovely Emma – joy, connection and shared moments

Plan with Care celebrate CQC registration and new care at home service

Emma's perfect storm

Jimmy's thoughts

Emma’s Light

Emma’s Room

A balancing act to retain Alice's independence and improve her wellbeing

Communication and Collaboration: The Role of Our Creative Companions

Empowering Enid

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