Rachel's Home Help Services

29/04/2025

Dementia is the broad term used to describe a number of different conditions affecting the brain, including Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia, and over 100 more forms.

Today, we’re shining a light on vascular dementia. It’s the second most common type of dementia (after Alzheimer's disease) and everyone experiences it differently.

The most common symptoms of vascular dementia during the early stages are:

🧠 Problems with planning or organising, making decisions or solving problems

🧠 Difficulties following a series of steps (such as when cooking a meal)

🧠 Slower speed of thought

🧠 Problems concentrating, including short periods of sudden confusion.

A person in the early stages may also have difficulties with their memory and their language.

There are also different types of vascular dementia, which are all a result of problems with blood supply to parts of the brain, which then become damaged.

If you, or someone you know, is affected by dementia we are here for you. Please our Dementia Support Line on 0333 150 3456.

29/04/2025

This is great news!!

🥳 WE DID IT! 🥳

Tonight Dudley Council voted to save the Crystal Gateway and gave commitment to prioritising Dementia Care in our borough.

We could not be more proud of our Lisa who gave a heart-warming speech in the Council Chamber tonight. She spoke from the heart and represented us all so beautifully!

Thank you to all of the Councillors who have assisted in this campaign, specifically Cllr Karl Denning, who tabled the Notice of Motion to bring the issue into the Chamber, and to Cllrs Matt Cook, Andrew Tromans and Pete Lowe who have been excellent, passionate supporters. 🙏

Thank you to everyone who has supported the campaign. There is still more to do as the Council reviews the future of Dementia Services. We finally have a voice, let it be heard so we can shape the future of the services that we rely on so heavily in such difficult times of life.

17/02/2025

Today is a very sad day as we say goodbye to Margaret, one of my long-standing clients.

I miss your beautiful smile and your cheeky smirks! I miss our hugs and dances! It was a pleasure to work with you and I will truly miss you! ❤️

Alzheimer's is a very cruel disease, but you are now at peace. Sleep tight you lovely lady xx

25/01/2025

I am thrilled to say I have passed my NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care.

Together with my 7 years of supporting people with dementia, this has further equipped me with the essential knowledge and skills to continue providing compassionate and effective care, enhancing understanding and improving the quality of life for individuals affected by dementia.

The course covered essential topics such as the different types of dementia, the impact on individuals and their families, and effective communication strategies. I have learnt more about person-centred approaches, promoting independence, and managing challenging behaviours with empathy and respect.

This additional knowledge, together with my passion to really making a difference will further enhance my current service of a compassionate, informed, and high-quality level of care to individuals affected by dementia.

Please contact me on 07967 833905 or rachel@rachelgriffiths.co.uk if you are looking for support.

I am currently at full capacity, but can take your details for when a space becomes available.

20/01/2025

Our staff garden not only provides a peaceful, nature-friendly space for colleagues to unwind. It is also helping communities in the Global South to implement sustainable agriculture. By twinning our wonderful green space, designed by local firm Hortulani, with a garden on the African continent we're funding farming diversification and enabling families to thrive with healthy, homegrown food. The project is run by Ripple Effect. Find out more here: https://rippleeffect.org/get-involved/giving/garden-twinning/

07/01/2025

Finally submitted Assessment 2 of my "Level 3 Certificate in Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care". Fingers crossed for a good result 🤞
Tax return next 😩

15/11/2024

Off to see my new client 😁

14/11/2024

Finally submitted Assessment 1 of my Level 3 Dementia course. 😁 now on to Assessment 2. Fingers crossed 🤞

08/11/2024

Busy busy busy at the moment!!! Another new client starting today and more enquiries come in. I'll need an 8 day week at this rate (or a secretary ) 🤪