Safe gardening and accessibility

Gardening can become part of a healthy and active lifestyle, however accessibility is important for older people so they can stay safe and enjoy the hobby.

Elderly man exercising to reduce stress in later life

Ways to Reduce Stress in Later Life

Stress in later life can become a normal part of daily life, but it's important to deal with it in healthy ways.

Digital Marketing and Communications Job Ad

Home Instead Hastings Digital Marketing & Comms Job

Home Instead Hastings is looking for a Marketing Professional to cover the incumbent’s Maternity Leave, for nine months. The role involves the development and implementation of the marketing plans of four East Sussex Home Instead offices, optimising synergies and local opportunities.

Corrine's home care assistant job #YouCanCare

Read all about Home Instead Care Professional Corrine's story about joining the team and loving her job as a home care assistant #YouCanCare

The role of a CAREGiver: Myths vs. Facts

Separating the myths from the facts when it comes to care!

Local schools write Christmas cards to our clients!

Home Instead Bexhill and Hastings decided to spread some festive cheer this year and organised the distribution of Christmas cards and letters from local schools to Home Instead clients.

Coping With Grief

This article gives some advice on dealing with grief after the loss of a loved one.

Hot weather advice: Staying well in the heat

Extreme heat and dry conditions can cause you to dehydrate and your body to overheat. Be mindful of others in these bouts of very hot weather.

Hobbies to enhance your life!

As the world opens up again, it might be worth starting some new hobbies you may not have considered before. Read on to find out more...

Male Client gardening with female CAREGiver

The joy of gardening: Health benefits for seniors

The surprising health benefits of gardening and why it should be encouraged for mental wellbeing as we head into summer.

English Tourism Week: Favourite Client Destinations

Our Clients share their favourite holiday destinations for English Tourism Week.

Feeling anxious about going back into the community?

Going back into the community: tips if you are feeling anxious

Parkinson's: How does it affect everyday life?

Our Senior CAREGiver, Rachel, who assists Home Instead’s more complex Clients, shares her experience working with Parkinson’s Clients and how we can help them to live safely and comfortably in their own homes.

Avoiding Dehydration: Tips for older people

Why staying hydrated is so important, especially for older people.

Home Instead CAREGiver keeping Clients safe & well

Home Instead Bexhill & Hastings Gets Thumbs Up!

We’re proud to announce that we have been given enormous credit from clients, thanks to a recent satisfaction survey. The independent survey revealed that 100 per cent of Clients said during the pandemic, their CAREGiver has kept them safe and well at home.

Becoming a CAREGiver during the pandemic

Louise shares her experience becoming a CAREGiver during the pandemic after previously working in hospitality!

Camilla CAREGiver celebrating Chinese New Year

Celebrating Chinese New Year... the traditional way!

Our CAREGiver, Camilla, tells us how she celebrates the Chinese New Year holiday.

Living well and tips for ageing better

Living well and tips for ageing better from Home Instead Bexhill & Hastings

The Importance of Companionship in our Community

Companionship for elderly members of our community: Tackling Loneliness in Bexhill & Hastings

10 Christmas Films We Recommend for The Elderly!

Our top 10 Christmas films for seniors which will make you feel good!

Self Care Week 16th-22nd November

This week is ‘Self Care Week’ which focuses on health and wellbeing. We would like to spread the message and promote self care in the elderly, particularly at this time of year with winter just round the corner!

Halloween pumpkins 'Be Scare Aware' message

Halloween and the elderly

Halloween for the elderly can be a distressing time. How can you make sure they feel safe in their own homes this time of year?

Home Instead gives away free activity books

Home Instead Bexhill, St Leonards, Hastings and Battle is offering free activity books to over-60s in the local area.

How we’re protecting Clients throughout the pandemic

Caroline Aherne shares how she is ensuring the safety and wellbeing of Clients and CAREGivers in this new phase of the pandemic.

All you need to know about the flu vaccination

As autumn is upon us, now is a good time to start thinking about getting your flu vaccination, if you are eligible

Signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease

A look at Alzheimer's disease, the early signs to watch out for according to the NHS, and how Home Instead can offer support

Why you should consider Live-In care

You may think that moving into residential care is the only option if a loved one’s support needs increase, but it doesn’t have to be that way. With Home Instead Live-In care, a CAREGiver can reside at a Client’s home day and night to help them stay independent.

How older people really view old age

Survey results of over 2,000 older people aged over 65 to discover their thoughts and views on ageing.

A CAREGiver helping a woman to put on socks

How to get the support you need

The options available to you should you or an older loved one need more support to remain independent at home.

Client and CAREGiver eating and drinking

Tips to help older people cope in hot weather

Advice on how older people can keep safe and well in hot weather

How we can help a loved one post-lockdown

Here at Home Instead, Bexhill and Hastings we can help both carers and a loved one you care for get back your love of life!

Home Instead Bexhill & Hastings Videos

Home Instead Bexhill & Hastings has recently set up a YouTube account so that we can share our client, CAREGiver and other useful information videos with you.

Older woman greets CAREGiver at the door

Signs your elderly loved ones may need extra help

Now more than ever, older members of our community may need a little extra support at home; whether recovering from an illness, affected by a bereavement, or having to self-isolate away from friends and family. Home Instead Bexhill & Hastings offer some questions to ask if you think your elderly loved ones need help and how to find your peace of mind.

COVID-19 and Beyond: Making a Difference in Bexhill

Home Instead Bexhill are proud to report that they have stood firm in their commitment to their Clients during COVID-19, helping them to stay happy, safe and well at home. The Owner, Caroline Aherne, tells us more

Tips for older people to stay cool this summer

With Summer temperature rising, it is important to recognise that older people's bodies are often unable to adjust to suddens changes in temperature, making them more susceptible to heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Home Instead Bexhill offer these tips on how to stay safe during the hot summer months.

Victoria Robertson and Gary Steadman, from St Richard's Catholic College

Donation of visors from St Richard's College

Many thanks to St Richard's Catholic College, Bexhill, for donation of visors

Mental Health Awareness Week: #KindnessMatters

We know that poor mental health is not an inevitable part of ageing and kindness is at the heart of what we do at Home Instead Bexhill on Sea. Here, we outline the benefits of being kind – showing that doing good does us all good!

Nine warning signs of dementia

At Home Instead Bexhill on Sea, we are experts in dementia care. This is reflected in the unique way our services are delivered and based on many years’ experience looking after people with dementia in the comfort of their own home. Here, we provide our insight into nine warning signs of dementia to look out for.

Staying connected and secure online during COVID-19

While technology presents wonderful opportunities for those (much needed and welcomed) feelings of connection, scammers are exploiting COVID-19 to commit fraud and cyber crime. Here we offer some ways to stay connected and secure online.

Staying safe and well at home: COVID-19 (coronavirus)

We at Home Instead Senior Care Bexhill & Hastings are standing firm in our commitment to our Clients during this unprecedented and very challenging time of COVID-19, helping them to stay happy, safe and well at home.

A career in care: breaking down myths #YouCanCare

There are some common myths surrounding the role of a carer. During #YouCanCare Week we want to break down some myths and encourage people to think about a career in care

Caroline Aherne is a Friend Against Scams

Friends Against Scams: our pledge to you

As Home Instead Senior Care Bexhill & Hastings supports many older and vulnerable local people across the district, we know they are often targeted by scams. Caroline Aherne, Owner of Home Instead Bexhill & Hastings, is a Friend Against Scams and has made a pledge to support the initiative.

#TimeToTalk - mental health and the importance of self-care

Time to Talk Day - the importance of self-care

On Time to Talk Day we are taking the time to contribute to the wider conversation about mental health and the workplace. Home Instead Senior Care Bexhill, Battle, St Leonards and Hastings highly value the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our team.

Companionship and Community

Loneliness is one of the public health issues of our time and over the cold, dark, winter months these feelings can be heightened. Everyone should have companionship but many people in x, especially the older generation, will go for hours, or even days, without any meaningful connection or with others in their community.

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