Capable Care

21/10/2025

It's that time of year! We've just donated £250 to Beckenham Christmas Lights to help bring a bit of light to Beckenham in the darker days of Winter.

As a community based company, working in people's homes we know the happiness a little bit of Christmas magic can bring.

That's why we're encouraging other Beckenham based businesses to donate and support the community we serve.

Can you help?

You can donate via Just Giving here:
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/beckenhamchristmaslights2025?utm_medium=email&utm_source=ExactTarget&utm_campaign=20251002_&fbclid=IwY2xjawNkceFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF3ZVVTRGJKQUpsUDdYOVUwAR6bck_G7ltpFrh2NTklNcAdvA2uuv5WwCvwCI1WJsTMm_xUFWdRULu0evf6gw_aem_CuBDRuR0lq5gS2joMccXaA

17/10/2025

What's a super afternoon we had dancing and singing at Memory Box Dementia Cafe West Wickham we popped in to have a quick look and see what they were up to and they had The Mid-Life Crisis Band! Lots of smiling faces, singing along and a few turns around the dance floor!

The session runs the first and third Friday of the month from 2:00 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. It's free to go to although there's a chance to make a donation which is appreciated. 😁 Thanks to Lyn Eustace for letting us visit!

15/10/2025

Team Meeting Tuesday - 🧠 Understanding the Biology of Dementia at Capable Care

In our recent teaching session, we explored the biology of dementia — what’s really happening in the brain and how those physical changes affect the way someone thinks, feels, and behaves.

When brain cells are damaged and communication between them is disrupted, it can lead to changes we see every day:
💭 Memory loss and confusion
💬 Difficulty communicating
💫 Changes in mood or personality
🚶‍♀️ Repetitive or unexpected behaviours

By understanding these biological changes, our team can respond with empathy, patience, and the right support — because behaviour is communication.

At Capable Care, we’re proud to invest in continuous learning so our team are not only skilled, but truly understand why changes happen and how to respond with compassion.

💛 Knowledge builds empathy.
💛 Empathy builds better care.

08/10/2025

Pickle had major surgery this week and is supposed to be resting. So far she's tried to jump off and on several sofas, escape out the cat flap and have a pop at the postman. Today she's in the office on sick leave and seems to be finally taking the vet's advice. Impressively she's managed to coordinate her bandage to our Capable Care colours!

08/10/2025

We were delighted to take the lovely Helene to a taster session at The Club by Dovedale yesterday! The three hour paid sessions offer a premium activity, all arranged for you and a delicious afternoon tea served by the Club Hosts - some of the team used to work at Buckingham Palace so we were very well looked after!! We had a great time and Club Members (and us visitors!) could take the beautiful flowers home! Thanks for having us!

02/10/2025

💊 Managing Multiple Medications (Polypharmacy)
Taking more than one medicine every day can be tricky – it’s easy to feel unsure if you’re taking them correctly or if they’re really working for you.

At Capable Care, we’re here to help. By keeping up to date with the latest guidance – like the South East London ICS Medicines Optimization Team we met at the Bromley Home Care Forum (thanks Bromley Council) – we make sure our care is professional and safe.

Having a carer visit regularly means medications are taken properly and on time, which helps them work as they should. It’s one of the many ways good care supports better wellbeing.

Because care isn’t just about helping day to day – it’s about helping you stay well. ❤️

26/09/2025

South East London Mind offer some excellent FREE dementia training sessions. They are open to people living in the Bromley Council area and cover a range of helpful topics like behaviour, communication and relationship focussed support.

These courses are not always full so please do reach out to the team at training@mindcare.org.uk to find out more.

24/09/2025

Did you know...? Calling 159 from your phone will allow you to connect to the official number for your bank. It works for all UK banks - we've tried it!

The 159 number is a Stop Scams UK initiative that provides a secure and easy way to connect directly with your UK bank if you receive a suspicious or unexpected call about a financial matter. When you dial 159, it will route you to your bank to help prevent fraud and scams, as it is a number that cannot be faked or impersonated by scammers.

22/09/2025

This dementia and nutrition session from PCN is online so you can join in for 45mins in the evening at 6.30pm. If you register by clicking on the link tinyurl.com/DementiaNutrition they will email you a link to join. If you haven't been to a webiar before - they are a bit like a lecture online - you watch and don't have to join in. :)

📢 Free Webinar: Nutrition & Dementia
Penge PCN warmly invites you to join us online for an informative session on the role of nutrition in supporting people living with dementia.

🗓 Date: Wednesday, 24th September 2025
⏰ Time: 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm
💻 Platform: Microsoft Teams
🎤 Speaker: Dr Vasiliki Stavrou

👉 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/DementiaNutrition

(Please register before the event to set up your access.)

✨ Note: Names may be visible to others; you are welcome to join using a pseudonym if you prefer to stay anonymous.

22/09/2025

We regularly work with the team at JLinks Physiotherapy and it's great to see them shouting about the benefits of physio with dementia. Movement and strength are so important and our clients love that they see someone at home who can work directly with them. :)

Expert home physiotherapy across London & Kent. HCPC registered specialists in stroke, neuro rehab & post-surgery recovery. Book consultation today.