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Jul 19, 2022 3 min
Care for the disabled

What is Disability Care?

  Disability care at home is simply practical help with anything from everyday tasks like housework and bathing, to assistance with complex needs. Specially trained disability carers can be employed to come into the home and lend a hand. Good…

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May 31, 2022 4 min
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How Do I Tell My Elderly Parent They Need Help?

Telling your elderly parent that they need help can be difficult, so we’ve put together a list of suggestions that might help with the conversation. How do I tell my elderly parent they need help? It’s rare for a person…

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May 31, 2022 3 min
What elderly care is best for me?

What Elderly Care is Right For Me?

The first question you will ask yourself, when faced with the task of finding care for an elderly loved one, is: “What elderly care is right for me?” There are a lot of options, and the most common are live-in…

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Jul 12, 2022 3 min
benefits of live in care

Benefits of live-in care

The benefits of live-in care include remaining in a familiar environment, staying in touch with friends and neighbours, being able to keep beloved pets, and more… Exploring the benefits of live-in care When someone you care for is no longer…

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Jul 12, 2022 4 min
choosing a live-in carer

Choosing A Full Time Live-in Carer?

Choosing a full time live-in carer can be very stressful, especially if your love one has special requirements. HomeTouch can help you to make the right choice. Why Choose live-in care? If your loved one is struggling to manage on…

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Jul 13, 2022 4 min
elderly care options

Breaking down Elderly Care Options

Elderly care options include day centres, home care, residential care, and care homes. These terms can sound similar, but the choices are diverse. Breaking down Elderly Care Options The care options for looking after an elderly parent can seem confusing, and…

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May 31, 2022 4 min
private home help

Private Home Care

Getting help at home can allow your loved one to live safely in their own home for longer. With the right support and assistance, through live in care specialists, they can maintain their wellbeing, their independence and their dignity. Private…

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Aug 23, 2018 3 min

What does 24 hour live in care cost in 2018?

Struggling to cope with the cost of care in 2018? A residential home or care home is not the only option. Live in care can be an affordable alternative, allowing your loved one to stay safe, healthy and independent in their own home. Want to know more? Get our FREE definitive home care guide now! Get your guide Home care costs vary depending on where you live, the sort of care needed and the way in which the support is accessed. Many people prefer to stay in their own home for as long as possible as they grow older, as the familiar environment, close proximity to friends and family, and sense of independence can improve function and wellbeing during their twilight years. How much does 24 hour live in care cost in 2018? Home care costs vary depending on where you live, the sort of care needed and the way in…

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May 31, 2022 3 min
what needs to change about home care

In-Home Care: The Changing Face of Home Care Services

With the rise of the introductory agency, HomeTouch provides the same accessibility of in-home care, at a fraction of the price charged by home care agencies. In-home care Statistics have shown that despite a large increase in the elderly population in the…

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