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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…
Jobs for Medical Students
Alex, a medical student at Imperial College London, discusses why being a HomeTouch carer is the ideal job; she finds it doesn’t just help pay the student bills but is a valuable source of experience for her future career. Jobs for Medical…
hometouch Winter Care Survey
This winter, we surveyed members of the public, customers of hometouch and followers of our social media accounts on their experiences of finding home care for their families. It is well known that both quality and cost are top of the concerns, but our survey found a wish for improved choice, transparency and control – something that is barely ever offered by the traditional home care model. For example, 77% of our respondents believed it should be possible to select their own carer, yet this is almost unheard of with most care agencies.
Funding a Private Carer – What Support is Available?
Funding for care is means tested, meaning it depends on your financial circumstances. Currently, if you have assets of more than £23,250 no financial support is available from your local authority. Private Carer Funding Options Just how much does a…
