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 | 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 can... 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... by Victoria Shepherd | 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 Victoria Shepherd | 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 Victoria Shepherd | Jul 10, 2018 | Arranging care, Financing care, Planning ahead
Domiciliary care providers in Northern Ireland help you continue living independently. Care at home (also known as in-home care, home care, or domiciliary care) is when a carer will come to your home for a set period of time or even a few times throughout the day...