Home Instead Watford

24/11/2025

🎄 Stay Scam Aware This Christmas 🎁

At Home Instead, we’re reminding everyone to stay alert to scams this festive season.

Unfortunately, this time of year often sees an increase in fraudulent calls, texts and emails — from fake delivery notifications to online shopping deals that seem too good to be true.

💜 Take a moment to pause and check before clicking links or sharing personal details.
💜 Remind older relatives, friends and neighbours to do the same.
💜 If something doesn’t feel right — it probably isn’t!

A quick conversation could prevent someone you care about from falling victim to a scam.

Let’s keep our community safe and confident online this Christmas.

Did you know we offer community talks on being scam aware?

Contact us to book yours now - 01923 250513

24/11/2025

As the temperatures drop in Watford, a safe and winter-ready home becomes more important than ever for older adults living independently.

A few simple checks now can prevent slips, cold spots, and unnecessary worry later — so your loved one can stay comfortable, confident and safe over the colder months.

If you’d like support to help keep Mum or Dad well at home this winter, our team is here to help.

📞 Call Home Instead Watford on 01923 250513

20/11/2025

❄️ No one should come home alone this winter.

For many older adults, returning home from the hospital can feel daunting — especially as the days get colder and darker. A warm welcome and a reassuring presence can make all the difference.

If you’re someone with a naturally caring heart, we’d love to hear from you.
Be the warmth someone is waiting for. 💜

📞 01923 250513

19/11/2025

This Christmas, we’re collecting new toys and Christmas chocolates for Watford Foodbank and the Children’s Ward at Watford General Hospital — helping bring a little joy to local families who need it most.

Every donation, big or small, makes such a difference. ❤️

📍 Drop-off: Home Instead Watford Office
📅 Deadline: 12th December

If you’re able to donate, we’d be so grateful. Thank you for supporting our community this festive season.

17/11/2025

Stay safe, warm and well this winter ❄️

Winter can be a worrying time for daughters — especially if you need to travel, or Mum is recovering from illness or surgery. The colder months bring extra risk, and peace of mind matters more than ever.

Our Winter Short-Term Care Packages offer 1, 2, 3 or 4 weeks of tailored support, including:

Daily companionship & wellness checks

Support with meals, hydration & personal care

Home warmth checks

Falls prevention guidance and safety support

If you’d like to plan ahead and make sure Mum stays safe, warm and supported this winter — we’re here for you.

📞 Call Home Instead Watford on 01923 250513

12/11/2025

Rose & Rest Retreat event 🌹

The Rose & Rest is a free, welcoming space for people living with dementia, their loved ones, and caregivers to enjoy:

☕ Tea, treats, and conversation
🌸 A calm and supportive environment
💬 Time to connect, share, and recharge

Join us for our next Rose & Rest Retreat on the following dates:

* 18th November
* 16th December
* 20th January
* 17th February
* 17th March

2–4pm, at our office in Unit 11, Asda Superstore, St Albans Road, Watford, WD24 7RT.

No booking is needed to attend on the day — simply drop in and spend a warm, relaxing afternoon with us. 💜

📞 For more information, call 01923 250513

Join Home Instead Watford's Rose & Rest Retreat for inclusive dementia activities, carers support & community connection. Experience expert care in a welcoming environment. No booking needed. By Home Instead Watford

10/11/2025

As the festive season approaches, many people feel torn:

If I travel to see family… who will keep Mum company?
What if she feels lonely or anxious over Christmas?
How can I make sure she’s safe and supported when I can’t be there?

Christmas should bring joy — not worry.

This winter, families in Watford can pre-plan support for their loved ones over November, December and January. We can:

Arrange regular companionship visits to reduce loneliness

Provide wellness check-ins while family are away

Keep routines steady, safe and reassuring over the holidays

Last year, we supported a daughter who had planned to visit her children abroad. We set up daily visits for her dad — and she said it was the first Christmas she truly relaxed, knowing he was safe, connected and not alone.

If you’re starting to think ahead for December travel, let’s talk now — so you can make Christmas plans without the worry.

📞 Call Home Instead Watford on 01923 250513 to reserve festive support slots.

09/11/2025

This Remembrance Sunday, we pause to honour the brave men and women who gave their today for our tomorrow.

At Home Instead Watford, we remember not only those who served and sacrificed, but also the families who supported them from home.

Many of our clients have lived through times of war and carry powerful memories and stories. Today, we listen, reflect, and remember together as a community. ❤️

If you’d like to share a story or a memory, we’re here to listen.

📞 01923 250513

07/11/2025

Caring for a loved one with dementia can feel overwhelming — but you’re not alone.
Home Instead UK has created practical, expert-led guides to support families who are beginning to notice changes, or who are already helping someone at home.

Here you can download helpful tools including:

Spot the Signs Checklist.
How to Talk to Your Loved One About Care.
What is Home Care?

www.homeinstead.co.uk/care-conversations/

Spotting subtle changes early can make a huge difference to confidence and independence at home. If you’ve begun to notice little shifts and you’re not sure what to do next — we’re here to guide you gently.

📞 Call Home Instead Watford on 01923 250513

06/11/2025

“Is Mum Safe and Warm This Winter?” 💭

As the colder months arrive, it’s natural to worry about a loved one living alone at home.

Is the heating working properly?
Could drafts or cold spots make them unwell?
Are there any fall risks around the home?

This winter in Watford, we’re offering FREE Winter Warmth Checks – a one-hour home visit to help give families peace of mind.

During the visit we will:

- Check heating & hot water is working effectively
- Identify drafts or areas where heat is being lost
- Spot potential fall hazards and share prevention tips

Recently, we supported a worried daughter who’d noticed her mum layering up indoors. After our visit, with a few simple adjustments, her home became safer, warmer – and her daughter could relax again.

If you’d like to book a Free Winter Warmth Check for a loved one this November, December or January…

📞 Call Home Instead Watford on 01923 250513

05/11/2025

Remember, Remember… Safety this Bonfire Night in Watford! 🎆

As fireworks light up the sky tonight, the noise, bright flashes, and cold can sometimes cause unexpected distress for older adults in our community.

Here are three simple ways to help keep loved ones calm and comfortable this evening:

Close windows & draw curtains before dark to muffle sudden bangs

Layer up with warm clothes & a cosy drink to stay comfortable

Offer company or a relaxing activity if noise triggers anxiety (especially for those living with dementia)

We’re here to provide long-term support that brings comfort, reassurance, and peace of mind all winter long.

Planning ahead for winter safety & routine?

Call Home Instead Watford this week on 01923 250513 to discuss care options.

05/11/2025

Tech Café for Older Adults ☕💻

Staying connected in a digital world isn’t always easy — especially when so much now happens online, from keeping in touch with family to managing everyday tasks.

Our Tech Café for Older Adults is a relaxed, welcoming space where you can bring along your phone, tablet, or laptop and get friendly, one-to-one support. Whether you’d like to learn how to make a video call, share photos, or simply feel more confident online, we’re here to help — one cuppa at a time. 💜

📍 Chorleywood Community Library
🗓 Thursday 6th November, 10:30am–12:00pm

No need to book — just pop in, say hello, and take the next step in feeling connected and confident online. 🌿