Understanding your care options can be a minefield, with so much to look at and consider. Our articles can help demystify the topic. Read more here.
Should My Parents Have 24-Hour Live In Care? Live-in care wasn’t really a concept I’d considered until my grandpa suddenly needed more support a decade ago. He was clear that he wanted to stay living at home, so we looked into ways we could help him achieve this. 24 hour live-in care was the answer …
When Should Someone With Dementia Go Into A Care Home? Deciding when someone with dementia should go into a care home (if at all) is often a very difficult decision and there are many factors to consider. My grandparents, both of whom were diagnosed with dementia, decided with the family to stay at home and …
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What Is Continuing Healthcare And Is My Parent Eligible? Someone I know recently applied for Continuing Healthcare. His GP was the person pushing this forward for him, as he hadn’t been aware that this fully funded package of care was even an option. So I thought it would be helpful to look at what Continuing …
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Finding Home Care For Elderly Parents In Their Own Home This article is written in partnership with My Care My Home If you’re reading this article, then it’s likely you’re considering choosing home care for your loved one. You’re not alone – at last count, 350,000 older adults were receiving care at home*. But how …
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How Much Does A Live-In Carer Cost? This might surprise you, but live- in care doesn’t cost as much as you probably think it does. I know this sounds strange but it’s true! Which means that having a live-in carer for your elderly parent, your partner or another loved one is a possibility. We’ve teamed …
I Run A Care Home. This Is What I Want You To Know What has the impact of coronavirus been on care homes? We spoke with one care home director to find out about her experience. What I Want You To Know About Care Homes Now Since the pandemic broke out, care homes have come …
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Understanding The Different Types Of Care Homes Our guide breaks down the types of care homes available You’re probably reading this because you’re thinking about a care home or residential accommodation for someone you love. There’s such a variety of care home options to suit different needs and we understand this can be confusing. So …
