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Live-in care after a stroke: Supporting recovery at home
When someone comes home from hospital after a stroke, the adjustment can be significant for them and for the whole family. There may be physical changes to manage, communication difficulties to navigate, and a great deal of uncertainty about what…
How to arrange live-in care: what happens after you contact Hometouch 
Taking the first step towards live-in care can feel daunting. Many families contact Hometouch in moments of urgency – following a hospital discharge, a fall, or a sudden change in their loved one’s condition. Others have been thinking about it…
Emergency live-in care: what happens when you need help fast 
When a crisis hits, families rarely have time to research care at length. A parent falls and is discharged from hospital sooner than expected. A family carer becomes suddenly unwell. Someone living with dementia has a rapid deterioration that makes…
How to prepare for a live-in carer
When a live-in carer moves into your loved one’s home, some simple preparation makes a real difference – both to how settled the carer feels and how smoothly care begins. This guide walks you through the practical steps involved in…
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What does a live-in carer actually do?
Many families considering live-in care have the same question: what does a live-in carer actually do, day to day? It’s a practical question, and an important one. Understanding exactly what the role involves helps families make confident decisions and helps…
Choosing a live-in care provider: The 7 questions every family should ask
When someone you love needs live-in care, the pressure to act can feel overwhelming. A hospital discharge, a fall, or a rapid change in cognitive ability can compress weeks of research into days. And yet the decision about which provider…
The pros and cons of hiring an overnight carer
Deciding whether to arrange overnight care for an elderly relative is rarely straightforward. Families often reach this point after weeks or months of broken sleep, worry, and uncertainty – wondering whether nighttime support is necessary, or whether they’re overreacting. This…
The seven stages of Alzheimer’s disease: What families need to know
When someone you care about is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, one of the first questions families ask is: what happens next? Alzheimer’s is a progressive condition – but understanding how it typically develops can help you plan ahead, have the…
What is domiciliary care?
Domiciliary care is one of the most searched-for terms in elderly care – and one of the least clearly explained. If you’ve come across it while researching options for a parent or loved one, here’s what it means and what…
Personal health budgets for dementia care: How to use NHS Funding to choose your own carer
Most families who have been awarded NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) assume the NHS will simply tell them who will provide their care. Few realise they can ask for something different. A Personal Health Budget changes that. It gives families the…
