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How to Care For An Elderly Parent Living With You
You can care for an elderly parent living with you by making simple adaptations to your home, giving them a space of their own, and setting clear boundaries. Here are some things to consider… How to care for an elderly…
Social Services Carer’s Assessment
If you care for someone who needs your support and help to carry out everyday tasks, your local authority can assess your needs so that you get the rest and respite you need to maintain your own health and wellbeing.…
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…
Finding Reliable Adult Care Services
You will need to look for experience, qualifications, eligibility to work in the UK, references and, above all, how they interact with your loved one. Finding reliable adult care services Placing the person you love in the care of someone…
The Later Stages of Dementia
The later stages of dementia can cause problems with communication, brought on by memory loss, personality changes and confusion. But help is available at this difficult time. The Later Stages of Dementia In the late stages of dementia your loved one will…
Obtaining a Power of Attorney for Your Elderly Parent
Obtaining a power of attorney for your elderly parent; what it is, why you need it, the different options, and how get it in place. Obtaining a power of attorney for your elderly parent Talking to a parent about a…
How to Help an Elderly Parent Who Doesn’t Want Care
With a little patience and understanding you can support your parent in choosing the right live in elder care, so they get the help they need and still retain their dignity and independence. How to help an elderly parent who…
I Need a Carer For My Parent
Deciding that you might need a carer for your parent is a big step. Find out about how to face the difficulties and how to wade through the options. I need a carer for my parent It might be that…
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…
How to arrange discharge from hospital
With the right planning, preparation and support you can ease the transition from hospital to home and help your loved one stay safe, healthy and independent. Discharge from Hospital It is great news when a loved one is ready to…
