Looking After Mental Wellbeing for Older Adults in Richmond
At Home Instead Richmond, we know that caring for someone properly means supporting their mental health, just as much as their physical needs.
According to guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), promoting mental wellbeing in older people is crucial for helping them maintain their independence and stay connected to their communities. Mental wellbeing isn’t just about feeling happy—it’s about feeling respected, listened to, and confident in daily life. Loneliness can be an enormous factor to an individual’s mental health, which is why we take a holistic approach in everything we do.
From the very first visit, we create clear, detailed care notes that every Care Professional can follow. Care notes are not just paperwork—they’re a living record of who our clients are, what matters to them, and how they’re feeling day to day. If something changes—a mood, a behaviour, a small worry—our Care Professionals are trained to spot it, record it and adapt our care accordingly.
This means that our office team always has an up-to-date picture of each client’s wellbeing.
We offer guidance and support straight away whenever needed, working closely with families too. By acting early, we can help prevent small problems from becoming bigger ones.
Richmond is a community that cares, and we are fortunate to haveRB Mind (Richmond Borough Mind) on our doorstep. They offer a wide range of services, including social groups, peer support and mental health advice for older people. When additional support could help, we’re able to signpost families to organisations like RB Mind, making sure no one ever feels they are facing things alone.
Small things often make the biggest difference: regular conversations, outings, a good meal, a friendly face, time to talk (or to sit quietly), and gentle encouragement to keep doing the things someone loves.
At Home Instead Richmond, mental wellbeing isn’t an add-on—it’s part of the care we provide every day.
If you’re wondering how to support an older loved one’s mental health at home, or need a helping hand yourself, we’re always here for a chat.
Because every older adult deserves to feel understood, supported, and respected.
