The key criteria for choosing the right home 1.       Take as much time as you can...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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

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

You’ve considered all the options, visited many care homes and finally found a place that you...

Few of us can afford to pay the high cost of long-term care out of our...