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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…
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…
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Rapidly progressive dementia: What families need to know
Rapidly progressive dementia (RPD) is a rare form of dementia that advances within weeks or months rather than years, causing a fast decline in memory, behaviour, and physical ability. Most forms of dementia develop over years. RPD moves faster, and…
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Creating a care package for an elderly loved on leaving hospital
Bringing an elderly loved one home after a hospital stay brings relief, but it also raises questions. How will they manage daily tasks? What support do they need during recovery? These concerns are natural when someone you care about needs…
The best clocks for people living with dementia
Losing track of time is one of the early symptoms of dementia. Whether it’s a missed doctor’s appointment or a frantic phone call about whether they’ve had lunch, losing track of time can be a distressing experience for your loved…
What is the CQC (Care Quality Commission) And What Do They Do?
The CQC, or the Care Quality Commission, independently regulates health and social care in England. The CQC is in charge of ensuring that people receive the care they need.We’re here to help. Call us if you have any questions about our exceptional live-in care.020 3870 4220 It regulates care in areas of safety, effectiveness, compassion and quality. These are five standards by which the CQC reviews care providers: Safe – You stay protected from any abuse or harm through registered agencies.Effective – You fully benefit from the treatment or service being provided.Caring – The service hires staff that treat you with compassion, kindness, dignity, and respect.Responsive – The service is organised and quick to respond to your needs.Well-led – the leadership, management, and governance of the organisation make sure it’s providing high-quality care. What are the CQC’s values? The CQC defines their values as: Excellence – be high-performing as an…
Brain health
First of all, understand what is causing the reluctance to seek help in logical and objective terms. It can be a perfectly legitimate response for your parent not to accept support in certain areasof their life, especially where privacy and…
Live-in Care vs Other Types of Care: What Are the Key Benefits?
When a loved one, either from advanced age, injury, or illness, starts showing signs that they may benefit from personalised professional care and support because they are finding it difficult to live on their own, there are a number of options to consider. As to how to give a loved one the specialised attention and care they need, it is a tough choice to make. Before making this important and challenging choice, it’s best to get as much information as possible. In this article, we’ll examine the various options to provide care for an elderly loved one, or one who is sick or injured, or any combination thereof. Choosing the right type of care for your loved one can be challenging. There are many types of care, and the most important thing to consider is what they need and what you want them to have. For instance, if you know…
What’s the life expectancy for someone with dementia?
Want to know more? Get our FREE definitive home care guide now! Get your guide Each person will have an individual experience of dementia. The speed and pattern of progression of the disease can differ-but the condition is progressive and…
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