Elizabeth's Rose Home Care

12/11/2025

🌟 Let’s Talk Home Care: Quality vs Quantity (and Cost) 🌟

When choosing a domiciliary care provider, what matters most to you?

Is it: 💬 Quality – consistent carers, compassionate support, and personalised care that feels like family
or
⏱️ Quantity & Cost – more hours, more availability, and care that fits within your budget?

We know every family’s situation is different. Some prioritise emotional connection and continuity, while others need practical coverage and affordability.

👉 I’d love to hear your thoughts. What do you look for when choosing care?

Your insights help shape how we serve our community because care should never be one-size-fits-all.

Drop your thoughts below 👇

11/11/2025

💙 Today is World Diabetes Day! Let’s celebrate small steps and daily care. 🌍
Managing diabetes at home doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Here are a few simple routines that make a big difference:
✅ Eat a balanced breakfast—think protein, fibre, and healthy fats
🚶‍♀️ Take a short walk after meals to help regulate blood sugar
💧 Drink plenty of water throughout the day
🕒 Stick to regular meal times to avoid spikes and dips
📒 Keep a log of your readings, meals, and moods—it helps spot patterns
💤 Prioritise sleep and stress management—they impact your glucose levels too!
Whether you're living with diabetes or supporting someone who is, today is a reminder: small steps lead to strong hearts. 💪

10/11/2025

🛡️ **Safeguarding Starts at Home** 🛡️
At Elizabeth’s Rose Home Care, safeguarding isn’t just a policy — it’s a daily commitment. Our carers are trained to protect vulnerable people with vigilance, compassion, and respect, ensuring every home remains a safe and trusted space.

👀 **What Safeguarding Looks Like in Action:**
- Spotting early signs of neglect, abuse, or risk — and knowing how to respond
- Keeping clear records and escalating concerns appropriately
- Respecting privacy while staying alert to changes in mood, health, or environment
- Supporting safe medication use, mobility, and nutrition
- Building trust so clients feel safe to speak up
- Working closely with families, professionals, and safeguarding teams when needed

💬 We believe safeguarding is about more than procedures — it’s about relationships, awareness, and doing the right thing, every time.

If you’re looking for care that protects dignity as well as wellbeing, we’re here to help.

📞 Message us to learn more about how we keep people safe at home.

09/11/2025

🧠💬 **Mental Health Matters — At Every Age** 💬🧠
At Elizabeth’s Rose Home Care, we believe that emotional wellbeing is just as important as physical health — especially in later life. Whether it’s loneliness, grief, anxiety, or simply the need to feel heard, mental health challenges can affect anyone. And no one should face them alone.

🌼 **How We Support Mental Wellbeing:**
- We build real relationships — with time, trust, and genuine conversation
- We notice the quiet signs: changes in mood, sleep, appetite, or engagement
- We encourage gentle routines, hobbies, and meaningful activity
- We support connection — with family, friends, community, and purpose
- We work alongside professionals when needed, always with compassion and discretion
- We treat every person with dignity, patience, and warmth — because that’s what care truly means

💛 Mental health in later life deserves attention, understanding, and kindness. A good chat, a shared laugh, a walk in the garden — these small moments can make a big difference.

If you’re worried about a loved one’s emotional wellbeing, we’re here to help. With care that listens, notices, and uplifts.

📞 Message us to learn more or speak to our team.

08/11/2025

🥦🍳 **Healthy Eating, Happy Living** 🍳🥦
At Elizabeth’s Rose Home Care, we know that good food isn’t just fuel — it’s comfort, connection, and confidence. That’s why we support our clients with healthy eating that’s tailored, tasty, and full of heart.

👩‍🍳 **What We Do:**
- Help plan meals that match dietary needs and personal tastes
- Support with shopping, prepping, and cooking — or just a friendly hand at mealtimes
- Encourage hydration and gentle reminders for regular meals
- Spot signs of poor appetite or nutritional risk early
- Make mealtimes social, relaxed, and enjoyable (yes, we love a good chat over a cuppa!)

🍽️ Whether it’s a hearty soup, a colourful salad, or a nostalgic favourite from childhood — we believe everyone deserves meals that nourish body and soul.

And yes, we’ve been known to celebrate pancake day, bake birthday cakes, and sneak a biscuit into a tea tray now and then. Because joy is part of wellbeing too.

📞 Want to know more about how we support nutrition and independence at home? Message us today — we’re here to help.

07/11/2025

🌹 **Tools for Safe Independence — and One Very Patient Doll** 🌹
At Elizabeth’s Rose Home Care, we’re serious about safety — but we also believe learning should come with a smile. That’s why our team trains with real equipment, real scenarios… and one very calm training doll who’s currently hanging out in the hoist in our photo 😄

👀 **Common Tools That Make a Big Difference:**
- **Grab bars & handrails** — for safe movement in bathrooms and hallways
- **Raised toilet seats & shower chairs** — to reduce strain and risk of falls
- **Non-slip mats & floor tape** — for safer footing in key areas
- **Walking aids** — from canes to rollators, tailored to each person’s needs
- **Medication organizers** — to support memory and reduce errors
- **Sensor lights & voice assistants** — for better visibility and hands-free help
- **Chair risers & bed rails** — to assist with transfers and prevent falls

💬 **How We Help:**
- We assess each home for safety and comfort
- We recommend and help source the right equipment
- Our care plans include guidance on safe use and mobility support
- We work with families to ensure tools match changing needs
- Our carers are trained (with help from our trusty doll!) to assist with equipment and encourage independence

Whether it’s a small adjustment or a full safety review, we’re here to help make home a place of confidence, not concern.

📞Call us to learn more

06/11/2025

🛑 **Preventing Falls at Home: What You Need to Know** 🛑

Falls are one of the leading causes of injury for older adults — but with the right support, many are preventable. At Elizabeth’s Rose Home Care, we take fall risks seriously and work proactively to keep our clients safe, confident, and mobile.

👣 **Key Risk Factors for Falls:**
- Poor lighting or cluttered walkways
- Slippery floors or loose rugs
- Limited mobility or muscle weakness
- Medication side effects (e.g., dizziness)
- Poor footwear or ill-fitting slippers
- Lack of handrails or grab bars
- Cognitive changes or confusion

💡 **How We Help Prevent Falls:**
- Home safety checks and hazard removal
- Clear, compassionate care plans tailored to mobility needs
- Support with safe transfers and walking
- Encouraging strength-building routines and gentle movement
- Monitoring for medication side effects
- Regular updates to families and professionals
- Kind reminders and supervision when needed

Every home is different, and every person deserves to feel safe in theirs. If you’re worried about a loved one’s risk of falling, we’re here to help — with practical solutions and a caring touch.

📞 Message us today to learn more

20/10/2025

New to care? No problem! We’ll give you all the tools and support to grow into the role, including full paid training, shadowing experienced carers, and ongoing mentorship.

🌹 Earn while you learn
🌹 Progression opportunities
🌹 Supportive team culture

⚠️Must have full driving licence & access to own car!

💬 Message us on Facebook or:
📞 01622 296 224
✉️ info@elizabethsrose.co.uk

15/10/2025

“Mum was coming home from hospital… and I didn’t know where to start.”

It’s a feeling so many families share — that mix of relief, worry, and “what now?” after a hospital stay.

That’s where we step in.

🌹 We listen to your story and give free, friendly advice
🌹 We create a care plan that fits your life – short or long term
🌹 We can start support quickly, so no one’s left waiting

Whether it’s a few visits a week or several each day, we’re here to help people recover at home — with dignity, safety, and a friendly smile.

If you’re facing this moment, you don’t have to do it alone. Drop us a message on Facebook or give us a call, we'll be happy to help:

📞 01622 296 224

16/09/2025

11/09/2025

We’re so proud to see our new advert in The Mall, Maidstone, helping us connect with even more people in our community.

From our early days as a small local service, we’ve grown into a team that now supports families all across Maidstone. What matters most to us hasn’t changed — being there with kind, reliable care that helps people feel comfortable and supported at home.

We’re so grateful to everyone who’s been part of our journey. If you or someone you love could use a little extra support, we’d be honoured to help!

Message us on Facebook or:
📞 01622 296 224
📧 info@elizabethsrose.co.uk