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Zeshan Ali Sep 24, 2020 4 min

How Much Does a Care Home Cost?

There are over half a million people in the UK living in care homes with around half funding themselves and the other half receiving help from the local authority towards costs. With people living longer with each generation, these numbers are set to increase making it vital that anybody thinking about moving into a care home or thinking of moving a loved one into residential care, understands how much care home fees are going to cost. What is the average cost of residential care for the elderly? Nursing home costs vary across the UK and are different depending on where you live. This can sometimes make the cost of care home fees something of a postcode lottery. If you live in the South of England, for example, residential care in a nursing home can cost up to 40% more than in the North of the country. The average cost of…

Dr Jamie Wilson Apr 15, 2026 5 min

The Best Companion Care for Older People

Choosing companion care can include a live in companion or simply a drop in private companion for the elderly. Whether you opt for an elderly companion through an agency, directly on a self-employed basis, or through an introductory agency like…

Dr Jamie Wilson May 31, 2022 4 min

What are the qualities of a good carer?

What makes a good carer for the elderly? When it comes to finding a carer for someone close to you, you want to get it right. If you’re on the hunt for a high-quality carer, take a look at our…

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Dr Jamie Wilson Apr 16, 2026 2 min

Personal Assistant Carer: What To Look For

A personal assistant carer can help with household tasks, and getting out and about. They should be honest, respectful, patient and adaptable. What Is A Personal Assistant Carer? Sometimes called a PA, or Support Worker, a personal assistant carer is…

Dr Jamie Wilson Jun 17, 2025 4 min

Live in Care London: Finding the Right Care

Finding the right carer isn’t just about experience and qualifications, it’s also about finding the personality fit that will lead to a close and trusting relationship. Live in Care London: Finding the Right Care It can be challenging to find…

Dr Jane Gilbert May 31, 2022 3 min

Stroke and Dementia

For an average of 1 in 3 people, stroke and dementia are linked. The symptoms of dementia are caused by the injury to the brain, which happens during a stroke. Many people instantly think of Alzheimer’s disease when they consider…

Dr Jane Gilbert May 31, 2022 3 min

Employing a Carer Privately for Live in Personal Care

Employing a carer or personal assistant can help your loved one live independently at home. However if you decide to find live in personal care privately there is a lot to consider. What can a carer do? A carer or…

Dr Jane Gilbert Apr 20, 2026 4 min

What is the life expectancy of someone with dementia?

What’s the life expectancy for someone with dementia?

Want to know more? Get our FREE definitive home care guide now! Get your guide Each person will have an individual experience of dementia. The speed and pattern of progression of the disease can differ-but the condition is progressive and…

Dr Jane Gilbert Apr 4, 2019 3 min

Cognitive remediation and reminiscence therapy

Scientists are still fighting to find a cure for dementia. Frustratingly, a way to reverse the brain damage caused remains elusive; however, there are ways of improving function and wellbeing. Specialised therapeutic techniques have been developed, which may help unlock…

Dr Jane Gilbert Apr 30, 2025 4 min

Fluid and diet management in dementia

Poor appetite, problems with food preparation, depression and difficulties with swallowing or chewing can make it a challenge for people with dementia to get the nutrition they need. Weight loss and dehydration can be a problem, especially in advanced disease,…