SweetTree Blog
The latest blog posts from SweetTree
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6 Suitable Gifts for People with Dementia
As Christmas approaches, a lot of us will be thinking about gift giving. But for our loved ones with dementia, we may struggle to know what may or may not be appropriate for them due to their sensitive needs. If not properly considered, many gifts may pose safety risks, infantilise or require skills that a…
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3 Key tips for Preventing Caregiver Burnout
Caring for another person is incredibly valuable, but you can’t do this effectively if you don’t care for yourself and your needs. A big part of being a caregiver involves making yourself available for another person and their needs. For many, this is multiple times a week and sometimes during less desirable hours of the…
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How Tech-Enabled Care Helped Amanda’s Recovery
SweetTree’s tech-enabled care model led to a positive client outcome, drove efficiencies, and prevented care need escalation How do we ensure that the right care is always delivered at the right time…with resources used in the most efficient way to achieve the best possible patient outcomes? That is the challenge faced by social care teams,…
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12 Inclusive Considerations to Make Halloween Fun For Everyone
For most people, Halloween is all about dressing up, carving pumpkins, and indulging in sweet treats. For others, especially those with specific needs —such as those living with dementia, hearing loss, or people with autism— Halloween can be more stressful than fun. People with additional needs may find themselves being left out of celebrations around…
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Autism Spectrum Disorder: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Care
Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a condition that affects how a person communicates and interacts with others, and how they experience the world as a whole. It’s important to understand that autism is a spectrum, and because of that, it presents differently in each individual. You can meet people with subtle differences, all…
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5 Essential Factors to Understand Hearing Loss and Dementia
As we age, hearing loss becomes increasingly common, and it is easy to confuse the symptoms with dementia due to their similarities. Research shows us that the risk of developing dementia is higher in individuals experiencing hearing loss; both conditions can co-exist in an individual. Some factors thought to contribute to dementia include the impact of…
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Why Become a Care Support Worker for People with Brain Injuries?
Caring for individuals with brain injuries is a challenging yet profoundly rewarding profession. Brain injury carers play an essential role in supporting individuals as they navigate the complexities of recovery and adapt to life after their injury. From providing personal care to assisting with rehabilitation, these carers not only address the physical needs of their…
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Good Care Month – Meet Ade
For our Good Care Month series in July, we introduced you to Adegboyega “Ade”, one of our General Home Care support workers, who cares for Samuel “Sam”. During their time together, the pair have developed a strong bond, something of a brotherhood, uplifting and motivating each other. Ade shared the lessons and virtues he was…
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Good Care Month – Meet O
Being a support worker can expose you to the intricacies of other people’s lives, opening you up to ideas about others and yourself that had never crossed your mind before. That’s an experience that our dementia support worker, O, can speak from. Whilst exploring her options, she stumbled upon care work and soon found her…
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Good Care Month – Meet Dubem
We recognise that caring for another person, although rewarding, can be challenging at times. So, at SweetTree, we jump at every opportunity to celebrate the dedicated support workers who make our services possible. This July is Good Care Month and in commemoration, we want to share the stories behind the people who have changed the…
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How Live-In Care Changed Bryan’s Life
Bryan is 94 years old and is a renowned sculptor and highly respected artist who lives in North London with his live-in carer Tessa. With his huge passion for creativity and a little help from Tessa, Bryan has continued to produce artwork while remaining in his own home of 40 years. Here is Bryan and…
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Starting a Rewarding Career in Dementia Care
Are you considering a meaningful career that combines compassion with professional growth? Working as a dementia carer is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals with dementia while building a fulfilling and impactful career. Caring for individuals with dementia offers unique challenges, but it can…
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4 Common Dementia Symptoms and Effective Ways to Manage Them
If you are a carer for someone living with dementia, you may know of the ups and downs that come with managing the condition. We all want the best for those we care about, but we may not always know what we can do to help. Fortunately, gaining a better understanding of dementia and the…
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How Respite Care Can Help You Care for Yourself and Others
Being a daily caregiver for others can be rewarding, especially if they are a loved one, but it’s important to take a break if you need one. However, finding the balance between full-time care support and fulfilling our own needs is often challenging. What if there was a way to take time out to look…
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2024 Laingbuisson Excellence in Homecare Award
This great achievement is a testament to the team’s dedication, as well as the invaluable trust placed on us by our clients and the wider community.
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Live In Care Jobs In London: What You Need To Know
Live-in care jobs in London are a specialised yet rewarding field for many who are genuinely oriented toward helping others and making a difference in people’s lives. Working as a live-in carer offers flexibility, job satisfaction, and the chance to build strong, meaningful relationships with clients. In this blog, we will look at what live-in…
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Finding The Right Live-In Carer
Choosing the right live-in carer for someone in your life can be one of the most important decisions, as it could fundamentally alter your loved one’s quality of life. Live-in care gives support that is personal and continuous, so people can continue to live in the comfort of their own homes while receiving whatever level…
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When Is The Right Time To Get Live In Care Support?
As people grow older, their needs change, and sometimes, the difficulty of daily life becomes too hard to bear alone.
