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Abacare says everyone should #HaveAHouseplant
| Published: 22nd July 2020 15:23 |
EVERYONE should have a houseplant at home says a care agency in Wales including its service users as research has revealed plants provide a range of health benefits (July 2020).
Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) research found that indoor plants can improve air quality by trapping and capturing pollutants and Abacare says those who have limited or no access to the outdoors can still have something to nurture.
Neil Griffiths, Regional Manager at Abacare, which provides care across Wales, said: “People in this country are big lovers of houseplants. They have become particularly popular with millennials, who said, in research carried out by Spare Room, that they buy houseplants to have something to nurture, love and care for.
“This became extremely apparent during the recent pandemic, when people turned to gardening and houseplants to help them during these uncertain times. They gave and give people something to focus on and we think this is something that should continue as restrictions ease.
“We feel elderly, vulnerable and lonely people would benefit from having pot plants, if they don’t already, as having one could give them something to look after and focus on. Despite restrictions easing, many of our service users still can’t get outside easily, so having plants inside could be extremely beneficial for them, as they can help people de-stress and can filter out chemicals from the atmosphere. They improve air quality, relax and revive you mentally and physically, and can help reduce dust, which saves on the housework too.
“The right indoor plants could even reduce people’s susceptibility to allergies, asthma, fatigue, headaches and respiratory congestion according to the experts.”
Weeping fig, spider plant, peace lily, chrysanthemum, gerbera and parlour palm are just a handful of the varieties that National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) tests revealed as the best for removing chemical toxins like formaldehyde, which can be emitted from sources such as household adhesives, fabrics, tissues and upholstery.
Neil added: “We’ve started the hashtag #HaveAHouseplant on our social media channels and are encouraging people to share their photos of themselves with their houseplants. We’ll also be posting pictures of our service users and carers with theirs, and images of some of our favourite indoor plants too. You can find us on Facebook at http://on.fb.me/Yn4zmS or on Twitter @visitabacare.
“The health and wellbeing of our service users is our number one priority and, aside from physical care, we are always trying to find new ways to help them emotionally. Anything that can brighten up our service users’ days is worth a go, so that’s why we’ll be encouraging them to bring the natural world indoors with houseplants. We’re keen to point out though that anyone allergic to pollen should select a foliage only plant.”
Abacare operates a professional Care Management Team that is committed to providing high quality care to individuals in their own homes.
The large team of trained, specialist, care workers provide positive based outcomes and person-centred care to people throughout the UK.
Abacare’s core values, instilled into every staff member, include ‘make us proud’, ‘focus on our service users’ wellbeing’, ‘communicate, listen well and speak with respect’, ‘be passionate, honest, caring and considerate’, ‘recruit and develop the very best’ and ‘lead by example’.
It believes it offers inspiring work for inspirational people as well as a flexible and supported training and working environment.
No experience is necessary to become a carer as free, full training is offered, which includes a company induction, first aid, information on dementia, health and safety, food safety, infection control, handling medication and moving and handling service users, with the opportunity to achieve Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF) after the initial three months probationary period.
New recruits are given free uniforms, access to national staff discount scheme for all major brands as well as 28 days paid holiday, paid travel between calls and paid mileage.
Neil added: “Being a carer is a highly skilled, professional vocational occupation that is essential to the fabric of our society and the beauty of a job for life means people can start by training with us and work their way up the career ladder gaining further training and qualifications. In today’s changing world of employment, we pride ourselves on being able to offer long-term job security and career prospects.”
Abacare is a member of the United Kingdom Homecare Association, Ceretas (formerly British Association of Domiciliary Care), The National Homecare Council and The Information Commissioners Office (Data Protection). It is also registered with the Care Inspectorate Wales.
For more information about Abacare, please call 01248 677 919 or visit www.abacare.org.uk. Alternatively, please follow the company on Facebook at http://on.fb.me/Yn4zmS or on Twitter by visiting www.twitter.com/visitabacare.
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