I am delighted to provide this reference for Sharon, who has been supporting my mother, Sue, as her carer.
My brother and I both live overseas, and when it became clear that Mum needed increasing support due to her dementia, we faced the difficult challenge of trying to care for her from a distance. Before Sharon came into our lives, we were calling Mum several times a day to remind her to take her medication, and even then she would often become confused about which tablets to take and when.
Finding Sharon has been one of the best things that could have happened for our family. She visits Mum twice a day and has become an essential part of her support network. Sharon ensures that Mum is taking her medication correctly, eating properly, attending appointments, and receiving the support she needs with doctors and healthcare professionals. There are countless phone calls, appointments, and practical tasks that Sharon manages with patience and professionalism.
What has impressed us most, however, is that Sharon's care goes far beyond the practical aspects of the role. She genuinely cares about Mum as a person. Mum was a piano teacher for many years and has gradually withdrawn from activities she once loved, including piano playing, quilting, sewing, and bell ringing. Sharon has actively encouraged Mum to reconnect with some of these interests, particularly her piano playing, helping to stimulate her mind and maintain her sense of identity and purpose.
Dementia can be an isolating and lonely illness, and companionship is every bit as important as practical care. Mum thrives on company and conversation, and she often tells us that Sharon feels like part of the family. That statement alone speaks volumes about the relationship they have built.
Sharon possesses a rare combination of kindness, patience, common sense, and determination. Mum can be strong-willed and independent, and Sharon has the confidence and persistence needed to gently but firmly ensure that important things get done. She does not simply accept "no" when she knows something is in Mum's best interests, and that balance of compassion and firmness is exactly what Mum needs.
As a family, we have enormous peace of mind knowing that Sharon is looking after Mum. She has been an absolute godsend to us, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. Any family would be fortunate to have someone with Sharon's dedication, integrity, and genuine care supporting their loved one.
Thanks so much Sharon!
Alex, Ian and Sue xx
My Dad, who lives alone in Uphill and was diagnosed with mixed dementia in December last year.
We needed help with Dad's home care ( never been great at food prep and had stopped his routine jobs and was forgetting to take his medication )
Sharon was recommended to me by my wife's work colleague and the Pearce family ( who you'll see have already been mentioned )
We saw an advert from Sharon stating she had a few early morning slots available ... so I made contact with her late January and she started in early February, making some time to help our family with my Dads care.
Very soon, Sharon had made more slots available ( which we didn't expect so soon ) to coincide with Dad's needs which I am truly grateful.
Sharon is just amazing .. extremely helpful, pleasant to deal with, communicative and goes above and beyond in
the small amount of time she has available.
She has a friendly and bubbly personality and has a very nice way and bedside manner ( especially dealing with my Dad who .. although a gentleman has his own little quirks and can be set in his ways ) despite this , Sharon has quietly and professionally adapted to his needs and idiosyncrasies.
Sharon has been very flexible in accommodating my Dad in a short space of time and we are so grateful for everything she does.
I would highly recommend Sharon to anyone, especially who's in need of dementia care. Extremely professional, caring and
trustworthy.
Thank you
The Pitt family
kerry yates daughter of Clients above
Loved supporting my 2 clients.
We as a family are in debited for the personal care assistance Sharon Hogg as Positive Home Help provides to my parents (Heather & Geoffrey Pearce). My mother suffers from Parkinson Disease and has done for several years and my father suffers from mobility issues. Sharon provides assistance 4 hours a week.
Sharon helps bath my mother, makes drinks and assist her with her breakfast. Sharon also takes helps my mother take her monitor her blood pressure. She undertakes light domestic duties, cleaning mum and dads' bedroom, changing bedsheets, cleaning the bathroom, tidying the kitchen, taking rubbish out. Sharon takes my mother to some of her appointments and on occasions, social events.
Sharon also helps my father with leg exercises and has encouraged him to walk more, walking to the shops rather than using the car.
My parents trust Sharon and feel relaxed in her company and my mother finds it easy to talk to Sharon about her personal care. This has made a real difference not least as my father always is not physical able to assist mum. Sharon's assistance helps to sustain mum and dad to remain living in their own home.
We as a family are really grateful for the care Sharon provides.
Thank you Sharon.
Andrew Pearce
Son of Heather and Geoffrey.
2nd testimonial from client daughter
