by Sam Auchterlonie | Feb 6, 2020 | Arranging care, Planning ahead
Moving anywhere can be an upheaval, but a move to a care home can bring added concern for the prospective resident and their families. While the support and reassurance that the resident and their families need shouldn’t be underestimated, here are some practical... by Sam Auchterlonie | Feb 6, 2020 | Most popular, Understanding care
If you are considering a move to a residential care home, either for yourself or on behalf of someone else, this can sometimes seem daunting. While moving to a care home does involve upheaval and a period of adjustment for everyone involved, there are many advantages... by Sam Auchterlonie | Feb 6, 2020 | Most popular, Understanding care
When looking for a residential care home or nursing home, you want to know that it can provide a high standard of care and that it is being regularly inspected. A care home’s CQC rating can tell you whether its service is deemed to be outstanding, good, requires... by Sam Auchterlonie | Feb 6, 2020 | Planning ahead, Understanding care
This article covers some of the signals of decline to help you recognise whether social care or further support could provide a better quality of life for an elderly person. Decline in the level of mobility Have you noticed a decline in the ease with which someone... by Sam Auchterlonie | Feb 6, 2020 | Planning ahead, Understanding care
In later life, many of us need some extra help in the form of paid care. If you think that you or someone you know might need care, it can be difficult to know where to start looking, or what your options are. This article gives you some starting points for thinking...