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What are Community Care Assessments?

14 Apr 15

It may be getting to the stage when your parent or relative is finding it difficult...

Carer Assessments explained

30 Apr 18

There is a completely separate assessment for the giver of the care called the carer assessment...

Care funding assessments for elderly: Capital

11 Sep 14

Assessment of Capital for the Elderly Most forms of capital and savings are assessable and will...

Care funding assessments: Income

23 Feb 14

If a care recipient is deemed ineligible for NHS Continuing Care, the responsibility for ensuring the...

How to manage money of an older person you care for

23 Jul 18

Depending on the kinds of difficulties someone’s having with their finances, the help you could provide might involve anything from helping them with bills and paperwork and assisting with their day-to-day money, through to taking on a lasting power of attorney.

Key questions to ask homecare providers

23 Apr 18

Choosing a home care provider is a critical task. The following questions may help you select...

What to do if unhappy with elderly parent’s care

21 Jan 18

Most people have a positive experience of the care they receive but problems sometimes occur and you may want to make a complaint. Whether the care is provided at home or in a care home, or you’ve bought a care product such as a mobility aid, it’s important to know your rights.

Top tips to take care of elderly finances

31 Oct 17

There could be a multitude of reasons why someone wants you to step in and help...

Top tips to find a care home

24 Jun 17

My parents are getting on a bit now. I know they are, because I’ve hit middle...

What is NHS Continuing Care and how do you qualify?

10 May 17

NHS continuing care is care that is arranged and funded by the NHS free of charge outside of...

How to challenge Continuing Care decisions

17 Apr 17

Continuing  Healthcare can be defined as care provided over an extended period of time, to a...

Checklist for elderly moving into care accommodation

31 Mar 17

Moving from your home into care accommodation can be a stressful time, with lots of upheaval...

Live-in carers for elderly help whole family

05 Mar 17

Home is where you want to be, whatever your age and whatever it takes to maintain...

Care Funding, Direct Payments & Personal Budgets Explained

08 Feb 17

Care funding Once the person has been assessed, the local authority can charge for the services...

How to ensure best quality care for elderly

01 Feb 17

More and more frequently care homes and agencies are being held under a microscope by the...

Search for right care home here

10 Dec 16

Choosing a care home or at home care for your parent is fraught with worry about...

Calculate cost of elderly parent care

15 Nov 16

Paying for care can be a minefield, so we are here to help you calculate what...

Should you consider installing recording equipment camera to monitor care?

21 Jul 16

Installing a hidden camera or any other recording equipment is a big step to make when...

Jargon-free A-Z of elderly care terminology

15 Jul 16

When your parents age and you have to start dealing with the problem associated with old...

Story of personal journey as a carer

28 Jun 16

Everyone’s care journey is different. Here we explore the story of carer Sarah Bradshaw and her...

How Technology can help carers

16 Jun 16

These days, we use technology in all aspects of our lives, from internet banking to online...

Top tips to make care budget go further

09 Jun 16

Care is expensive, but there are ways in which you can make your care budget go...

Top ten questions about medication answered for carers

Medication often plays an important role in older people’s health and ensuring that the people you...

What are the care options following hospital discharge?

22 May 16

When your older relative is leaving hospital, it can be a very worrying time to ensure...

What does being a carer entail for you?

20 May 16

Are you a carer of a loved one, who is older, disabled or seriously ill?  Whether...

Essential guide to managing changing elder care needs

22 Mar 16

As our older relatives age, their elder care needs often change, sometimes gradually and sometimes overnight. Here...

How the ‘internet of things’ will change family care

15 Mar 16

Even though the internet has only been around in the UK for less than 20 years,...

How to support end of life care with Marie Curie’s Great Daffodil Appeal

01 Mar 16

Marie Curie, the charity providing care and support through terminal illness, is launching the Great Daffodil...

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