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Carers Week 2021

This week is Carers Week. We at Heartfelt Care would like to say a massive thank you to our amazing carers, and all carers across the country, who do such a fantastic job every single day. đź’ś If you are interested in finding out more about Carers Week 2021 you can use the following link - https://www.carersweek.org/about-carers-week/latest-news/posts-folder/2021/march/carers-week-2021-dates-announced/ If you would like to know more about having a carer in the care industry, then please give us a call. -The Heartfelt Team

Heartfelt Care’s New Addition

We are proud to present a new addition to Heartfelt Care. Karen, our senior carer, is chomping at the bit to get her hands on her new company car. If you see Karen, give her a wave as she goes the extra mile supporting our Heartfelt Care clients with home care in Sherborne, Yeovil and Yetminster.

The Perfect Place to Play a Great Game

We are privileged to be sponsoring the friendliest club in Yeovil -  the Bowls and Squash club. What a local gem of a place this is, a beautiful oasis located behind the hospital car park, which you can be forgiven for not knowing was there. However once you’ve been you’ll want to go again and again.   Despite what you might think, lawn bowls isn’t just a sport for retirees. It doesn't take long to grasp the basics of the game, as...

Heartfelt Care Sponsors Yeovil Bowls and Squash Club

Yeovil based Care Agency, Heartfelt Care, are delighted to announce their sponsorship of Yeovil Bowls and Squash Club. “All our discussions with the club, particularly with Derek Whitlock, the club secretary, have been incredibly positive. What a great bunch of people, so friendly and enthusiastic. We both quickly knew our two organisations are a great fit for each other”, commented Chris Bourke of Heartfelt Care. The sponsorship includes the enhanced scoreboards in the indoor bowls arena and one of the main bowls...

Maintaining Social Interaction | Supporting the Elderly | Care Support in Yeovil | Heartfelt Care

Maintaining Social Interaction

In this digital age, with 24/7 internet access and the ability to connect with whoever we want whenever we want, it can be easy to forget that for some people life can be very lonely. For younger generations, it can be hard to understand that some people simply don’t have anyone to chat to, whether it be online or face to face. But the latest research shows that 75% of older people are lonely and with more than 1 million older...

It Takes A Village | Responsibility for Looking After the Elderly

It Takes A Village

Growing old is inevitable, and whilst it can bring with it the advantages of wisdom and experience, changes to our body and mind can be frustrating and difficult to accept. From being worried about becoming forgetful and confused to becoming vulnerable and dependent on others, old age presents us with a series of challenges that must be acknowledged and worked through. The first hurdle for many families though, can be getting their loved one to accept that they are in need...

Caring for your Elderly Parents | Care Agency in Yeovil | Heartfelt Care

Caring for your Elderly Parents whilst you’re on Holiday

You’ve spent ages choosing the perfect location, you’ve saved up all year and the big day is finally almost here, but there is a nagging guilt at the back of your mind that threatens to overshadow your much anticipated and much needed holiday. Who is going to make sure that mum and dad are ok whilst you are enjoying a well-earned break? We all know that it is impossible to look after others if we don’t look after ourselves, but sometimes...

Keeping Cool | Advice For Elderly in Summer | Care in Yeovil | Heartfelt Care

Keeping Cool

As Summer is upon us and we enjoy longer, warmer days it’s easy to forget that, for some, the heat can be a real problem. Higher temperatures and humidity can easily cause heat-related illness, particularly as we get older. There are however, some very simple steps that we can take to help alleviate any problems. Drink plenty of cool drinks such as water or soft drinks, even if you don’t feel thirsty. Try to avoid hot drinks such as tea...

Travelling Tips for the Elderly | Care Support in Yeovil | Heartfelt Care

Travelling Tips for the Elderly

Didn’t we have a lovely day, the day we went to Bangor? As our loved ones get older, sometimes it can seem that their world shrinks. They can become nervous of leaving their familiar surroundings and what used to be a simple day out becomes a huge undertaking that can fill both them and you with anxiety. However, by following these practical steps it is possible to have a lovely day out that is safe and enjoyable for all. Plan Ahead Firstly, make...

Dementia Awareness Week

Dementia Awareness Week

14th to 20th May 2017 You may have noticed in the media that this week is Dementia Awareness Week. Social Media channels have been awash with wonderful pictures of people all around the country staging events to help raise awareness of Dementia in their local community. From communal walks to baking cakes, from awareness sessions to training courses, people across the UK are getting behind the campaign to bring dementia and its symptoms to the attention of as many people as possible. There are...