Leaving a financial legacy to children, or to a charity is a common wish for many...

If you’re wondering how you can get help with your care home fees, this helpful guide...

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

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

Keeping your parent safe at home is obviously of paramount importance. Home should be where they...

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.

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

Life can be lonely if your parent is on their own and at home for long...

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

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

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

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

As we age, everyday tasks we once performed without a second thought become more and more...

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

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

You may be able to stay at home longer if your house is adapted to meet your care needs. And there’s financial support available.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It’s of vital importance that your older relative should register their home appliances, in order to...

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

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

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