Medella Home Physio & OT

19/12/2025

Staying Safe & Steady This Winter ❄️

We know that when the weather turns colder, those little everyday challenges can feel much bigger. Did you know that falls and mobility challenges often increase during winter?

It makes sense, really - darker evenings, stiffer joints from the cold, and even chilly rooms can subtly affect how steady we feel at home.

Our Winter Wellbeing MOT is our way of coming alongside you to support you. We help you spot those risks early and provide practical ways to ensure you (or your loved one) can stay steady and comfortable right where you are.

We believe everyone deserves to:

Stay warm.

Stay confident.

Stay independent.

If you're feeling worried about the months ahead, please get in touch to see how we can support you.

15/12/2025

What does a Winter Wellbeing MOT look like? We're here to help you feel confident and comfortable. 🏡🧤

We understand that inviting someone into your home—or your loved one's home— can be an anxious decision. Our goal is to be a helpful, knowledgeable presence to ease those winter worries.

During the 60 minutes with you, our OT gently looks at:

Moving Around Safely: Reviewing the flow of your home to quietly tidy away potential trip risks, like loose rugs or clutter.

Seeing Clearly: Checking that your lighting is effective for reading, navigating stairs, and avoiding accidents during the darker mornings and evenings.

Staying Warm and Rested: Making sure your bedding, heating, and routines are supporting your energy levels and overall warmth.

Daily Confidence: Looking at areas like the bathroom and access routes to ensure your regular routines are as easy and safe as possible, even when it's chilly outside.

We finish the visit with a simple, reassuring Winter Safety Plan filled with suggestions you can act on right away, and if needed, our team stands ready to provide that continued expert care when you need it.

Please get in touch if you have any questions at all—we are here and happy to help and advise.

09/12/2025

❄️ Winter often brings that little flicker of worry about staying safe and warm at home. We know that maintaining independence is everything, but the darker days, those winter bugs and chillier conditions can bring new challenges at home.

We believe in being proactive. We'd love to help you prepare your home for the season ahead. Our Winter Wellbeing MOT is a dedicated, 60-minute visit from one of our expert Occupational Therapists. They'll look at many things including lighting, trip risks, and warmth—all the things that ensure you (or your loved one) can remain safe, confident, and comfortable right where you are.

It's a simple, expert check designed to give everyone peace of mind.

Give us a call or use the contact form to find out more or to arrange a visit from one of our team.

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20/11/2025

❄️5 Simple Ways Older Adults Can Stay Warm During a Cold Weather Snap ❄️

As we experience a cold snap this week, it's important to take a little extra care to keep yourself — or a loved one — warm and safe. Here are five simple, practical tips to help:

1️⃣ Layer up smartly
Wearing several thin layers helps trap warm air more effectively than one thick jumper. Soft thermals, long-sleeved tops and cosy socks make a big difference indoors. It also helps to wear well-fitted slippers or indoor shoes to keep feet warm and reduce the risk of slipping, and make sure you choose proper, full-cover footwear when heading outdoors.

2️⃣ Keep the home warm — even one room
If heating the whole house is difficult, focus on making one room comfortably warm. Close doors, use draught excluders, and draw curtains before it gets dark to keep heat in.

3️⃣ Stay active (even gently)
A few minutes of light movement — marching on the spot, seated exercises, or slow walking around the house — helps boost circulation and maintain warmth.

4️⃣ Warm food & regular drinks
Hot soups, teas, and warm meals help raise your core temperature. Try to avoid long periods without eating or drinking.

5️⃣ Use blankets & safe heating aids
Keep a cosy blanket nearby and consider a hot water bottle or microwaveable heat pack — just ensure they’re used safely and never too hot.

Staying warm isn’t just about comfort — it helps you maintain your energy levels, move more easily and reduce the risk of feeling unwell during sudden temperature drops. Even small steps can make a big difference to your overall wellbeing in colder weather.

10/10/2025

💚 Today is World Mental Health Day 💚

A reminder that caring for our minds is just as important as caring for our bodies — especially in later life.

At Medella Home Physio & OT, we see first-hand how the right support can make a world of difference to emotional wellbeing. Our occupational therapists help older adults manage anxiety, memory changes, and the challenges of dementia through meaningful daily activities, gentle structure, and confidence-building routines.

Whether it’s reintroducing favourite hobbies, adapting the home to feel safer, or finding small moments of calm — occupational therapy helps restore purpose, connection, and peace of mind.
Let’s take today to check in with our loved ones and remind them they’re not alone. 🌿

👉 Learn more about how OT supports mental wellbeing in later life on our blog:

Each year on World Mental Health Day, we’re reminded that caring for our minds is just as important as caring for our bodies. For older adults, maintaining

01/10/2025

🌍✨ 1 October is the International Day of Older Persons ✨🌍

Today we celebrate the wisdom, strength and love that our older generations bring into our lives every single day. 💙

At Medella, we’re passionate about helping older people stay active, independent and confident through our mobile physiotherapy and home-based therapy services.

Because aging isn’t just about the years we live — it’s about living well. 💪👵👴

Let’s use this day to:
✅ Honour our parents, grandparents and neighbours
✅ Support healthy ageing and independence
✅ Celebrate the gift of growing older

💬 Share your favourite memory or story about an older loved one in the comments — we’d love to celebrate them with you!

08/09/2025

🌍 On World Physiotherapy Day, we recognise the power of movement.

💪 Older adults who stay active are up to 41% less likely to develop frailty.

✨ Just a little regular exercise can go a long way towards keeping us strong, steady, and independent.

06/06/2025

🌿 The Power of Being Outdoors in Elderly Rehabilitation 🌿

Getting outside isn't just a change of scenery — it's a powerful part of recovery and wellbeing for older adults. Here's why we love taking rehab outdoors:

🌞 Physical Health Benefits:

-Encourages mobility that strengthens bones and muscles

-Sunlight boosts Vitamin D levels, supporting immunity and bone health

-Varied terrain stimulates balance, attention, and orientation

🧠 Mental & Emotional Wellbeing:

-Being in nature reduces stress and lifts mood

-Outdoor settings make exercise more enjoyable and less repetitive

-Encourages connection with the local community

-Enhances cognitive function and sense of purpose

-Whether it’s a walk in the park or gentle movement in the garden, time outside can make a world of difference.

06/12/2023

We are pleased to announce our latest partnership with Medella Home Physiotherapy - Private Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy in your own home. Medella operate within our local area and like us, PRIDE themselves on offering the very best service to their clients.

Our Director Sam said ‘This partnership represents an excellent opportunity and is beneficial to the business, staff and most importantly, our clients’.

Naomi, Clinical Director and Lead Physio at Medella said ‘We believe in promoting active and healthy aging through physiotherapy and OT at home, so are thrilled to be collaborating with GoodOaks East Dorset to allow us to extend our expertise to even more elderly people in our local area. It’s a great opportunity for us to contribute to a healthier and more active community’.

23/11/2023

We are really enjoying working with groups in local Care Homes now too!

22/06/2023

We are still looking for another specialist frailty or neurotherapist to join our team in the Christchurch area, but I can't help but notice there are some really exciting new roles cropping up for frailty therapists in the Salisbury/Wilstshire NHS area at the moment... I've no doubt these roles will ultimately mean better care for our older patients as well as some great career development opportunities 🙌
https://beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C0021-23-0321

https://beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9085-WHC-21534

https://beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9269-23-0190

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02/03/2023

Not only do I love my job and the clients I work with, but being able to breathe in this and recharge in the middle of the day is just 👌