Home Instead North Devon & Exmoor

06/02/2026

A bit of planning can make appointments feel calmer for you and your parent.

Try this:

Jot down the reason for the visit and 2–3 questions.

Pack the essentials the night before (letters, meds list, hearing aids, water).

Build in extra time for toilets, parking, and slower walking.

If things feel overwhelming, agree a gentle phrase like: “Let’s take a minute.”

You’re doing your best. Save this for next time.

04/02/2026

When appetite is low, aim for “good enough”, not perfect.

Try smaller portions and familiar favourites, with drinks within easy reach. If chewing is tiring, softer choices can help without making meals feel “special”. Sitting together, even for 10 minutes, can make eating feel easier.

If meals are often skipped, jot down what’s best tolerated and when, it can really help families and clinicians.

Save for later.

02/02/2026

Medication management doesn’t have to be a chore. Our Care Professionals ensure that taking medication is a simple part of your routine. Just ask John and Ben, the stars of our new sponsorship idents on Love Your Weekend.

02/02/2026

What if your job meant someone felt less alone today, simply because you showed up? 💛

We’re recruiting warm, reliable people to provide companionship and care to our clients.

✅ Everyday routines (meals, light housekeeping, getting ready)
💬 Companionship through conversation and reassurance
🚗 Outings like shopping or appointments
🎓 Full training provided, with ongoing support
🕒 Flexible hours and local clients
📞 Apply today: https://www.homeinstead.co.uk/recruitment/

01/02/2026

Some days, there just isn’t much energy, and that can be hard to see as a family.

Try a gentle check-in, offer one or two simple choices, and let rest be rest. If they’re up to it, keep any activity small and manageable.

If tiredness feels sudden, ongoing, or is affecting everyday life, note any patterns and speak to a healthcare professional.

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30/01/2026

Checking in on someone is more than asking “How are you?”
Older adults often reply “I’m fine”, even when life feels challenging for them.
Try gentle, open questions instead, such as:

• “What has your week been like?”
• “Is anything feeling a bit harder at home?”
• “What would make things easier for you at the moment?”

Then listen without rushing to fix everything. Feeling heard can be as helpful as any practical support.

29/01/2026

Our memory cafe in Barnstaple is now running every week in the library. If you or a loved one is living with memory problems, or has had a dementia diagnosis, we offer a warm and friendly welcome, tea and cake, and a support network of other people living though a similar experience.

BARNSTAPLE MEMORY CAFE IS FOR PEOPLE WITH MEMORY LOSS, OR DEMENTIA, AND THEIR FAMILIES. Whether chatting with friends or joining in with the various activ

28/01/2026

Would you like a role where a friendly chat and a cup of tea can be the highlight of someone’s day?

Home Instead is looking for Care Professionals to support older adults in our local community. You might help with getting up in the morning, preparing simple meals, light housework, or taking someone to an appointment.

You do not need previous care experience, as we provide full training and ongoing support.

If you are kind, reliable and would like part-time hours that fit around your life, we would love to hear from you.

https://www.homeinstead.co.uk/recruitment/

26/01/2026

If you are starting to worry that someone is no longer safe spending nights alone, live-in care can be a calm alternative to a move away from home.

With Home Instead, a Live-in Care Professional can be there around the clock, helping with washing, dressing, meals, medication prompts and companionship.

Families often feel more at ease knowing someone is there day and night. If you would like to talk through live in care, our local Home Instead team is ready to listen.

23/01/2026

If you care for a loved one, January can feel tiring, especially after the holidays.
It is okay to admit that you feel a little overwhelmed and fatigued.

Try to plan one small break each week, even if it is just a quiet hour to yourself.

Let a trusted friend or relative know how things really are and accept offers of help with shopping, lifts or sitting with your loved one.

You do not have to manage everything alone, and Home Instead is here whenever you need an extra pair of hands.

21/01/2026

Ever been told you are a good listener or someone others turn to for help?

Home Instead is recruiting Care Professionals to support older adults at home. Visits may include companionship, help with getting ready to start or finish the day, preparing meals, prompting medication, and light housework.

You do not need to have worked in care before. We provide thorough training, ongoing learning and support when you need it.

If you are kind, dependable and keen to help others continue to live well at home, please apply through our website.

https://www.homeinstead.co.uk/recruitment/

19/01/2026

Have you spotted Home Instead on Love Your Weekend yet? Meet John! A star in our new sponsorship idents. Thanks to his Care Professional, Ben, getting washed and dressed can be a moment of pride so he feels ready for what the day has in store.