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How Much Does Hourly Home Care Cost?
Home care costs vary depending on where you live, the level of care needed, and whether or not you choose to find care through an agency, an introductory agency, or directly with a self-employed carer. How much does hourly home care cost? Many people prefer to stay in their own homes as they grow older. Home care can provide the support to stay safe, independent and well at an hourly cost that may be lower than you’d think. When you are struggling to manage at home alone, residential care is not the only option. Carers can be employed to come into the home and help with everything from chores to self-care. They can provide a helping hand and a friendly face at a price that can be surprisingly affordable. The national difference Home care costs vary depending on where you live, the sort of care needed and the way in…
Arranging Care for the Holidays
It might be difficult to see your elderly loved one at Christmas, but there are things you can do to make sure they don’t face the festive season alone. Arranging care for the holidays 450,000 elderly people in the UK…
Dementia and the importance of meaningful activities
Meaningful activities are of the utmost importance to those living with dementia. Dementia can cause people to withdraw from activities and enjoyable interaction with family and friends so it’s important to try and maintain those relationships and interests to help…
Winter safety tips for the elderly
During the winter, cold and damp weather can take a toll on the health of your elderly relatives. Counter the weather with our top 3 winter safety tips for the elderly. Winter can be a particularly challenging time for older…
Hip Replacement Recovery
Our hip replacement recovery tips will help make your life a lot easier post-surgery. Hip Replacement Recovery Tips A staggering 160,000 total knee and hip replacement surgical procedures are performed each year in England and Wales. The hip replacement surgery can…
What to do if your parent is not eating
It can be frightening and frustrating but there are ways to stimulate hunger if your parent is not eating. It’s all about the carrot, not the stick! What to do if your parent is not eating Has your Mum or Dad lost their…
hometouch average Carer income in 2016
Average hourly earnings across London are at £12.04/hour, over 28% higher than the London Living Wage of £9.40. Carers working through the hometouch model, now have the flexibility to negotiate and earn a better hourly wage by taking advantage of the…
Flu Jab For The Elderly
Flu can spread around like wildfire in the winter. It’s more than just a cough and cold, in the vulnerable it can lead to hospitalisation, disability and sadly death. Why it’s important to book a flu jab The elderly and…
What Is Respite Care And Why Is It Important?
Respite care refers to care brought in for a fixed amount of time, to provide the usual care giver with an opportunity for rest from the challenges of their role. What is respite care and why is it important? Caring for…
Living with someone with dementia
Guest blog from Dr Jamie Wilson in Over50choices Living With Someone With Dementia When someone you live with and love is diagnosed with dementia, the effects can be devastating. As they struggle to deal with the confusion and memory loss characteristic…
