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Apr 13, 2026 7 min
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Signs your elderly parent needs 24-hour care 

Noticing that your parent is struggling is rarely a single moment of clarity. It tends to be a series of small things: a missed meal, an unexplained bruise, a phone call where they seemed confused. Families researching 24-hour care for…

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Jul 23, 2026 7 min
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Living with late-stage dementia: A practical guide for families

Living with late-stage dementia is one of the most demanding experiences a family can face. If someone you care about has reached this stage, you may be noticing significant changes in how they communicate, move around, eat, and behave. You…

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Jun 4, 2026 7 min
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Live-in care for couples: staying together at home

When one partner needs more support, the fear of separation is often the first thing families describe. The thought of one person moving into a care home while the other stays behind is genuinely distressing, and it shapes every conversation…

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Mar 27, 2026 8 min
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Downsizing vs live-in care: helping your parent make the right decision

When a parent starts to need more support, the conversation often turns to their home. Should they stay where they are? Would somewhere smaller be easier to manage? Could a move closer to family make a difference? Downsizing vs live-in…

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Apr 6, 2026 8 min
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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…

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Mar 24, 2026 6 min
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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…

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Apr 6, 2026 8 min
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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…

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Mar 23, 2026 6 min

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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Apr 2, 2026 6 min
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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…

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