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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…
Young onset dementia care: your options before 65
A diagnosis of young-onset dementia rarely arrives at a convenient moment. You may be working, supporting children, managing a mortgage, or looking after ageing parents of your own. Dementia is widely understood as something that happens in old age, and…
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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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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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…
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…
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