by KareHero | Feb 6, 2020 | Understanding care
A range of types of care services are available for elderly people, depending on their needs: Residential care home Nursing care home Domiciliary care (care at home) Live-in care Respite care Other care options What is a residential care home? A residential home is a...
by KareHero | Feb 6, 2020 | Financing care
The cost of paying for care varies depending on the type of care and where you live within the UK. What is the first step to knowing how much care will cost? To know what type of care is needed, the first step is to ask for a care needs assessment from the adult...
by KareHero | Dec 13, 2019 | Planning ahead
Talking about care can be difficult. Faced with a perceived loss of independence, some older people can be resistant to getting extra help, or worry that it is a slippery slope to needing full-time care. Some elderly people just don’t want to entertain the idea that...
by KareHero | Dec 6, 2019 | Planning ahead
More often than not it’s entirely possible to tweak your existing home and remain where you are into older age. This guide has some practical ways to prepare your home for easier and safer living, including using technology. If your home is having an impact on your...
by KareHero | Nov 1, 2019 | Most popular, Understanding care
When researching care services for an older person, you may see the care provider’s Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating displayed online, within the care provider’s premises or in printed brochures or leaflets. CQC ratings tell you whether a care provider’s service...
