Care
How can you find helpful, reliable and appropriate care for your parent, wherever they choose to live?
What now for social care funding and winter fuel payments?
There are two features of the announcement from the incoming Chancellor Rachel Reeves in July 2024 that will particularly affect older people. Winter fuel payments Payments to help with the cost of energy have been made annually in the autumn to those of pension age. This has not been means tested to date, so recipients […]
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Major questions over performance of the Care Quality Commission
If you’re hoping that the Care Quality Commission in England might help you to achieve better care for your family and friends, you may be disappointed. On the same day that the BBC releases a report showing apparently poor care in many homes across the country, a report from a law firm argues that the […]
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3 Reasons Why You’re Not a Failure for Placing Your Relative in a Care Home
Collaborative Post When you are providing care at home for an ageing parent or relative, the time may come when you decide that they need to move into a care home. Many people feel a major sense of failure if they do this. However, it’s so important to remember that even though you feel like […]
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Gloria’s Law and the demand for a right to a Care Supporter
Lockdown created a new crisis for the eldercare system, especially in care homes and hospitals. In an effort to protect the vulnerable from COVID-19, establishments instigated strict rules on visiting, often with families and friends being shut out altogether if any cases were detected within the care setting. This became a very long-term issue, as […]
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10 Reasons Why You Should Consider a Live-in Carer for Your Elderly Loved One
Collaborative Post Age, chronic health conditions, or a recent injury can all make it difficult for an older loved one to continue living independently without extra support. Families often step in to support their elderly loved ones, but juggling caregiving duties with family, life and career obligations is often overwhelming for family members. If your […]
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Ensuring Comfort and Well-being: Common Home Care Tasks for Seniors
Collaborative Post As our loved ones age, the desire to provide them with the best possible care becomes a priority. Home care for seniors has become increasingly popular, allowing older individuals to age in the comfort of their own homes while receiving the necessary assistance. Here, we explore some of the most common tasks requested […]
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Caring Amidst Challenges: Strategies for UK Care Homes to Thrive in Tough Times
Collaborative Post Nursing homes provide the community with services needed to care for the frail, sick and elderly. Costs such as energy and gas can become costly for nursing homes that might not be getting the necessary funds needed to stay open. You can use experienced brokers to secure the best deal on the care […]
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UK care awards 2023 highlight commitment and innovation
Choosing a care provider is a difficult business. We want the best for our loved ones, so we need to know as much as possible about the organisations to whom we might entrust their care. As well as CQC or similar reports, and review sites, the annual verdict of Business Awards UK might be useful. […]
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Dementia and poor mobility are driving the demand for homesharing
It ca seem like an older relative who is finding living independently a little harder than it used is stuck for choices. They are a long way from needing a care home, or even a visiting carer. But they can’t get the tricky jobs done so easily – cleaning, cooking, perhaps even shopping. So does […]
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Essential Qualities to Seek in a Personal Carer for Senior Citizens
Collaborative Post As we gracefully age and embark on the journey of our golden years, we might need a little extra assistance with daily tasks or companionship. But how do we find the right person who understands and caters to our unique needs and preferences? Fear not! In this guide, we’ll explore the top five […]
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