Ashridge Home Care

25/11/2025

🌼 A little reminder for this week…

Our Beaconsfield Memory Café is this Thursday, and we’d be delighted to have you with us.😊

If you or someone you care about is living with dementia, these sessions offer a gentle space to relax, chat, create, and simply feel supported. You’ll find friendly faces, warm conversation, and a community that understands. 💙

📅 Thursday
📍 St Teresa's Parish Centre Beaconsfield
⏰ 10am–12pm
💙 Free to attend

Whether you’ve joined us before or you’re thinking of coming for the first time, you’ll be made to feel at home.
Pop in for a cuppa, some company, and a moment of calm.

If you’d like to know more, just drop us a message — we’re always here to help. Email us at hello@ashridgehomecare.co.uk or call 01494 917344.

24/11/2025

At Ashridge, we’ve always believed that great home care is rooted in partnership. It grows from open communication, shared understanding, and working together with the people who know their loved one best. When that happens, care becomes more personalised, families feel more supported, and the person receiving care enjoys a richer, more comfortable life at home.

We really appreciate the trust our clients and their loved ones place in us — it means everything to our team. 💙

Need help understanding care options for a loved one? Let’s talk it through together. A quick conversation can make everything feel a lot clearer.😊
🌐 ashridgehomecare.co.uk/about/
☎️ 01494 917344
📧 care@ashridgehomecare.co.uk

24/11/2025

Christmas doesn't have to be perfect and the little things can be the best memories.😊

The festive season is fast approaching 🎄Christmas can bring so much joy, but it can also be a time of huge stress. If you have any tips on how to cope through the festive period, when things get a bit too intense, pop them in the comments.

Although stress isn't a mental health condition, the two are closely related – stress can lead to poor mental health, and poor mental health can cause stress. Find out more about stress and how to look after yourself on our website💙

22/11/2025

If you or anyone you known would like to become a Dementia Friend please let us know. 💜🥰

21/11/2025

We had the pleasure of hosting a care-funding talk last night with Robert Stringer from Stringer Mann Chartered Financial Planners — a genuinely useful session that offered clear explanations, practical advice, and plenty of those “I wish I’d known this earlier” moments that really resonated with the families who attended.

Robert walked everyone through the different ways to fund care, including how full-time care at home can often be more cost-effective than residential or nursing care. He also explained that staying in your own home can mean you don’t need to sell your property to pay for care — something many people don’t realise is even possible.

Thank you to Robert for sharing his expertise, and to everyone who joined us for such a warm and engaging evening. 💙

And if you missed the event — don’t worry. ☺️
Just send us your questions or give our team a quick call. Whether you're trying to understand how to fund care or simply need help exploring your options, we’re here to offer clear guidance and support you through the next steps.☎️ 01494 917344 📧 care@ashridgehomecare.co.uk
🌐You might also find our guide to funding elderly care at home helpful:
https://www.ashridgehomecare.co.uk/your-guide-to-elderly-care-funding/

21/11/2025

Say hello to our wonderful Head of Hugs… Leah! 💙

If you’ve been to our Memory Cafés or popped into the office over the years, you’ve probably spotted Leah — our tiniest VIP and regular “special guest” who always manages to brighten the room without even trying.

She’s grown up around the Ashridge family, and somewhere along the way, she became known for her warm cuddles and the way people naturally gravitate towards her. It’s honestly very sweet to watch.🤗

Here’s to Leah… our much-loved, always-welcome Head of Hugs. A little tribute to the joy she shares so naturally. She reminds us, in the simplest ways, what caring for others can look like.☺️

20/11/2025

We had such a brilliant time at our Christmas crafting session today — the hall was full of festive cheer, warm conversation and lots of creative fun. We were also treated to some absolutely lovely singing from a wonderful group of pupils from Speen CofE Primary School, including Little Leah, the adorable daughter of our finance manager Libby. Their smiles and enthusiasm lit up the whole room. 🥰

And we’re already looking forward to next Thursday’s Memory Café, where we’ll be keeping the festive spirit going… this time at St Teresa's Parish Centre, Beaconsfield.

Everyone is welcome — carers, families, neighbours and friends.
If you fancy a warm, friendly morning with good company, do come along. 😊💙

19/11/2025

Just a little reminder if it’s been on your mind — our free event on care funding is taking place tomorrow evening in Amersham. 😊

If you’ve ever wondered how to plan, pay for, or navigate care with confidence, this session will make everything feel a lot clearer. Robert Stringer (Stringer Mann Chartered Financial Planners) and our founder Trudi will be sharing practical, easy-to-understand guidance — no jargon, just real answers.

It’s relaxed, friendly, and you’re welcome to ask as many questions as you like.

📅 Thursday 20 November
📍 3 Lacemaker Court, Amersham
⏰ 6–8pm
🎟 Free

If you’d like to join us, simply drop a quick RSVP to hello@ashridgehomecare.co.uk
We’d love to see you there. 💙

19/11/2025

To every family carer who gives so much — often quietly, often without recognition — we want to take this moment to acknowledge you.💙

Caring for someone you love can be deeply meaningful, but it can also be physically and emotionally exhausting. Many carers pour so much into others that their own needs slip to the bottom of the list.
Meals get skipped. Sleep gets shortened. Worries get carried alone.

But you don’t have to struggle in silence.
Reach out — support is available for you.

Whether it’s a moment to breathe, practical advice, respite care, or a conversation with someone who understands, you deserve the same support and compassion you give so freely to others.

Self-care isn’t selfish.
It’s strength.
It’s sustainability.
It’s what allows you to keep going without losing yourself along the way.

If you’d like guidance, reassurance, or simply someone to talk to, please get in touch — you are never alone in this. 🙏
☎️ 01494 917344 📧 care@ashridgehomecare.co.uk
🌐https://www.ashridgehomecare.co.uk/about/

18/11/2025

Hidden conditions can impact daily life in ways others may never notice — which is why understanding, patience and compassion matter so much.
Let’s keep working together to build communities where everyone feels supported, & included.💙

15/11/2025

The BBC recently shared stories of remarkable women who have reached — and passed — 100 years old. Their lives span world wars, incredible social change, and generations of family memories.😊

And while each had a different journey, their advice for living a long, fulfilling life had something very special in common…

It wasn’t extreme diets, expensive supplements, or miracle routines.
It was simple, human habits that nourish the body, mind and spirit:

💙 Stay social — keep talking, connecting, sharing stories
💙 Keep moving — whether it’s dancing, stretching, or a gentle walk
💙 Stay curious — read, learn, embrace new technology
💙 Live in moderation — don’t overdo anything
💙 Manage stress — find joy, laughter, community
💙 Stay close to family — love, purpose, belonging
💙 Look after your health — eat well, stay active, avoid harmful habits
💙 Stay determined — “Just keep going,” as one centenarian said

And perhaps the biggest lesson of all?

Ageing well isn’t just about living longer — it’s about living with purpose, connection, and support.

Reaching 100 isn’t just luck — it’s lifestyle, environment, and community.
And while none of us can control our genes, we can nurture the things that really matter:

✅Human connection.
✅Belonging.
✅Joy in the little things.
✅A life rich with meaning, movement, and love.

Here’s to living well — and for as long as life allows.
And to celebrating every chapter of the journey.🙏

👇 We’d love to hear from you
Do you have a mum, grandmother, neighbour or someone you support who is 100 or close to it? What’s their secret to a long and happy life?
Share their wisdom in the comments — it might just inspire someone today.💬

📰 Read the BBC article here:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2prl70kewo

14/11/2025

We’re looking forward to a very special Speen Memory Café next week!🥰

Pupils from Speen CofE Primary School will be joining us to sing and bring some wonderful festive cheer — a beautiful opportunity for generations to come together, share smiles and enjoy the magic of community.

We’ll also be getting into the Christmas spirit early by decorating a tree ornament together — a lovely activity to bring a little festive joy to the room.

Everyone is welcome — carers, family, neighbours and friends.
Let’s make it a joyful morning together.👋😊

📍 Speen Chapel Hall
🗓 Thursday 20 November
🕙 10am – 12pm