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Rapidly progressive dementia: What families need to know
Rapidly progressive dementia (RPD) is a rare form of dementia that progresses within weeks or months rather than years. Most dementias develop gradually, so RPD can leave families with little time to adjust. Understanding the causes and symptoms, and the…
How does a person die from dementia?
A person with dementia doesn’t die from memory loss itself, but from the complications that the disease causes as it advances. Most commonly, pneumonia, infection, or organ failure. Dementia gradually damages the brain’s control over the body’s vital functions, so…
How much is overnight care for the elderly?
Overnight care for the elderly costs around £210 a night on average for sleeping night care, and around £260 a night for waking night care. Costs depend on whether the carer sleeps or stays awake through the shift. It covers…
NHS Continuing Healthcare for dementia: A step-by-step guide
Many families supporting someone living with dementia don’t realise the NHS may fund their care in full. NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) is a non-means-tested funding package that can cover the entire cost of care (including live-in care at home) for…
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Will the council pay for live-in care?
Understanding funding for live-in care can feel overwhelming when you’re trying to support a loved one. Our guide explains when councils contribute to costs and how to access available support. Caring for someone at home raises important questions about funding.…
How to arrange care after hospital discharge
To arrange care after hospital discharge, start planning before the person leaves hospital and ask the team about free NHS intermediate care, which lasts for up to six weeks. If support is still needed at home, the main options are…
How to fund live-in care: your options in England
You can fund live-in care through benefits such as Attendance Allowance, council support, NHS continuing healthcare, private funds or a mix of these, and which routes are open depends on the person’s needs and finances. Funding rules in Scotland and…
How much does live-in care cost per week?
Live-in care with Hometouch typically costs £1,200 to £1,500 a week, which is about £170 to £215 a day. That pays for a vetted, self-employed carer who lives in the home and supports the person day and night, and the…
Changes in behaviour that may need a live-in carer, and what to do next
Changes in behaviour that may need a live-in carer include missed medication, falls, poor sleep, weight loss, self-neglect and withdrawal from friends. No single change proves that someone needs one, but several together, or a pattern that is getting worse,…
Live-in care packages: what social workers need to know
Social workers are often among the first to see that someone can no longer manage safely at home, and live-in care is one of the options to weigh. This guide explains what a live-in care package covers, how a referral…
