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Issues facing family carers of elderly

19 Feb 15

Caring for ageing parents can put a huge strain on families, particularly those people who may...

Practical tips to get elderly parent best care

14 Feb 15

P has been keeping a close eye on his 90 year old mother for the last...

How to get help paying for care home fees

05 Feb 15

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

myageingparent.com talks to Channel 5 about home care problems

02 Feb 15

We spoke to Matt Barbet at Channel 5 about the inadequacies of short home care visits...

Overview of Elderly Care Fees

29 Jan 15

Care fees and funding is a very complex and confusing area. You and your parent may...

What are Personal Care Plans?

17 Jan 15

When our parents need long-term care, whether care is delivered in their own home or a...

myageingparent.com talks to Radio Tees about who cares for elderly childless people

14 Jan 15

Listen to our interview on Radio Tess with Mike Parr, where we discuss how older people...

7 tests of a good care home

18 Dec 14

A crisis has happened either unexpectedly or, more likely, has built up over a period of...

How coaching can help carers of elderly

13 Dec 14

What is Coaching? Coaching helps you handle what life throws at you Sometimes things gets tough…...

myageingparent.com spoke to Sky news about care home closures

11 Dec 14

myageingparent.com spoke to Sky news about care home closures, why they are sometimes necessary and how...

How to alleviate carer stress

25 Nov 14

Being a carer is tough and sometimes you really need to take a break, even if...

Report reveals need to plan for elderly care

20 Nov 14

A new report, backed by Esther Rantzen and the Patients Association, has identified the care choice...

What is Telecare for the Elderly?

30 Oct 14

The ability to provide reliable care at home without vast numbers of staff being involved is...

myageingparent.com: one of 12 key voices in social care

29 Oct 14

Read The Guardian’s amazing interactive guide to care, with comment from myageingparent, who are featured a...

Support services available to carers

25 Oct 14

Caring for someone can take its toll on your physical and mental health, social life, career and relationships. Taking time out to look after yourself is important if you’re to continue supporting yourself and the person you’re caring for. Here are some of the different types of support available.

How to manage direct payments to pay for elderly care

If you’ve opted to receive direct payments to pay for personal care services yourself, there are important things you should know – such as how to compare products and services and how to manage your budget effectively.

How personal assistants help provide care

Care workers or personal assistants can help you live independently in your own home. They may be provided directly by your local council (or Health and Social Care Trust in Northern Ireland), with everything arranged for you. But if you decide to appoint one directly, using your own money or with direct payments, there’s a lot to think about.

When to use respite care

15 Oct 14

Carers are the unsung heroes of Britain. While many people will be cared for in a...

Find the best quality elderly care

02 Oct 14

Deciding on the right care home for a loved one is a daunting and time-consuming task.With...

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...

What to do if money runs out to pay for elderly care?

21 Aug 14

If the money you’ve been using to pay for your long-term care is running out, what are your options? Who can you turn to for financial support, and what could happen to you if you’re in a care home? Here’s what you need to know.

What is Registered Nursing Care Contribution?

If you pay some or all of your own fees in a care home where you’re receiving care from a registered nurse or doctor, you might be entitled to Registered Nursing Care Contribution towards the cost of treatment. Typically this will reduce the amount you pay in fees, so it’s worth checking.

Downsizing to fund elderly parent’s long-term care

You need to find a way of self-financing your long-term care and you own a home that’s larger than you need. Could the answer be staring you in the face?

What are immediate need care fee payment plans?

20 Aug 14

If you need a regular income to pay for care at home or in a care home, an immediate need care fee payment plan, or immediate care annuity as they’re also known, could be the answer.

Claiming on insurance to cover elderly care costs

Don’t rush into any new arrangements to pay for your care costs before checking to see if you can claim on an existing insurance policy. Lots of us have taken out some kind of health insurance in the past, which might turn out to be a big help now.

Live in care for elderly

25 Jul 14

Why choose live in care? Live in care is a modern solution, which helps relieve the...

How to challenge local authority over elderly care

24 Jul 14

If you disagree with your local authority’s decision not to pay for your care services – or you don’t think you’ve been offered enough support to meet your needs – you need to speak out.

Deciding who pays for elderly care

11 Jul 14

There are several options for paying for elderly care Full funding: NHS will fully fund care,...

Sharing elderly care with siblings

10 Jul 14

Family cohesiveness can often be difficult to achieve, but as parents grow more dependent,  often siblings...

What is Immediate Care Annuity?

06 Jul 14

Purchasing an Immediate Care Annuity basically means giving some amount of your or your older parent’s capital to...

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