At Care in Kent we believe care is personal. It’s not about ticking boxes it’s about building trust & understanding. Warm, professional care that fits your life.
From daily support to companionship & everything in between we focus on what you truly need. Care in Kent is dedicated to providing the highest quality homecare to older people that enriches their lives and helps them to remain at home safely and independently. From just a couple of hours a day, to full time care, our service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Visit http://www.careinkent.co.uk to learn more
15/11/2025
Good nutrition becomes even more important as we age — and with the right choices, simple meals can make a big difference. 🍽️💪
How Caring for a Parent Quietly Redesigns Your Whole Life
When a parent needs care, your world doesn’t just shrink it tilts.
Friendships fade. The rhythm of your days changes. The parent-child dynamic reverses, and you’re suddenly the grown-up in every room.
But here’s the subtle insight: it’s not the workload that drains you it’s the identity shift. You haven’t lost your old life. You’ve gained a new role that deserves new scaffolding.
That’s why at Care in Kent, we help family carers redesign their week not just fill it with visits. Our private care plans are structured around your emotional bandwidth, not just your parent’s needs.
Replace “I feel trapped” with “I’m ready to redesign this chapter.”
Share your story. You’ll be surprised how many people are quietly navigating the same rebrand of their lives.
Care in Kent offers private, person-centred home care across Ashford, Folkestone and Hythe for those who love deeply but know that love alone doesn’t cover the night shift.
If caring for someone you love has become overwhelming, you don’t have to do it alone.
At Care in Kent, we help families create calm, sustainable care plans that protect everyone’s wellbeing not just the person being cared for.
We offer kind, professional home care across Ashford, Folkestone, and Hythe, designed to help you find balance, rest, and peace of mind.
Book a free ‘Pause & Plan’ chat today.
Let’s talk about how care can feel lighter, more personal, and beautifully sustainable.
The problem with being a natural carer is that your heart says yes long after your body starts whispering no.
Sleep disappears. Decision fatigue takes over. You stop seeing friends, then stop recognising yourself. And still, you soldier on because it feels noble.
But from a behavioural lens, this is what economists call “self-sacrifice bias” the illusion that endurance equals love. It doesn’t. It equals burnout.
The most effective carers aren’t the ones who do everything themselves. They’re the ones who build systems, boundaries, and backup plans.
Instead of “I’m doing this for them,” try “I’m doing this for us.” When you protect your own bandwidth, you preserve their care quality.
If your body’s voting stop, listen. Let’s talk about tailored care support that lets you stay the loving daughter and the healthy human.
Care in Kent offers private, person-centred home care across Ashford, Folkestone and Hythe for those who love deeply but know that love alone doesn’t cover the night shift.
If caring for someone you love has become overwhelming, you don’t have to do it alone.
At Care in Kent, we help families create calm, sustainable care plans that protect everyone’s wellbeing not just the person being cared for.
We offer kind, professional home care across Ashford, Folkestone, and Hythe, designed to help you find balance, rest, and peace of mind.
Book a free ‘Pause & Plan’ chat today.
Let’s talk about how care can feel lighter, more personal, and beautifully sustainable.
Because care works best when it’s built around kindness and you.
12/11/2025
Why Love Isn’t Enough And That’s Perfectly Fine
We grow up believing love conquers all. Then life hands us the role of caring for a parent and we discover that love, while essential, doesn’t conquer exhaustion, time poverty, or care rotas.
Around two-thirds of family carers juggle paid work and caring duties. The emotional labour is invisible and the financial cost is brutal. But here’s the kicker: we often see asking for help as a moral failure, when in reality it’s an economic one.
If you collapse, the system collapses.
So, instead of saying “I can’t do this alone,” try, “I can design better support.” That single linguistic shift moves you from victim to architect the hallmark of every great behavioural intervention.
Asking for help is not quitting. It’s strategy.
Care in Kent offers private, person-centred home care across Ashford, Folkestone and Hythe for those who love deeply but know that love alone doesn’t cover the night shift.
If caring for someone you love has become overwhelming, you don’t have to do it alone.
At Care in Kent, we help families create calm, sustainable care plans that protect everyone’s wellbeing not just the person being cared for.
We offer kind, professional home care across Ashford, Folkestone, and Hythe, designed to help you find balance, rest, and peace of mind.
Book a free ‘Pause & Plan’ chat today.
Let’s talk about how care can feel lighter, more personal, and beautifully sustainable.
Today we pause to remember the brave men and women who gave so much so that we could live in peace.
We honour their courage, their sacrifice, and their legacy — always remembered, never forgotten.
❤️ Lest we forget.
— from everyone at Care in Kent
07/11/2025
🌷“I just want to know Mum’s okay.”
That’s how most of our calls begin.
And that’s what we do — we bring peace of mind to families who can’t always be there.
Whether it’s a cup of tea, a warm smile, or a helping hand — we make sure Mum’s okay. 💙
Whether you’re watching the fireworks from your garden or joining your local display, we hope your evening is full of warmth, laughter, and good company.
Stay safe and have a wonderful night from all of us at Care in Kent💙
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Imagine staying in your own home, with your own memories and belongings...Everyday Care in Kent is dedicated to providing the highest quality homecare service to people wanting to stay at home that enriches their lives and helps them to remain at home safely and independently with grace and dignity.
You can be assured our caring staff have training in Domiciliary care, Dementia Care, Stoma and Catheter Care, Parkinsons and Stroke care, End of Life and Palliative Care.
From just a couple of hours a day, to full time care, our service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Visit http://www.careinkent.co.uk to learn more
If you wish to know more about how we can help you call us on 01233 619530