by KareHero | Nov 30, 2020 | Financing care, Planning ahead, Understanding care
Please note: this article was not written by a financial or legal specialist, and does not cover every circumstance. Please consult a specialist before making any financial or legal decisions – read more here about the process and benefits of consulting a care...
by KareHero | Nov 30, 2020 | Arranging care, Dementia, Understanding care
Respite care (which is also known as ‘short stay’ care) provides an unpaid carer with some time away from their caring responsibilities. Sometimes respite care is also a period of rehabilitation after a hospital admission or operation. There are four main types of...
by KareHero | Nov 30, 2020 | Financing care, Planning ahead, Understanding care
Please note: this article was not written by a financial or legal specialist, and does not cover every circumstance. Please consult a specialist before making any financial or legal decisions. Pre-funded long-term care insurance provides a regular income which can be...
by KareHero | Nov 30, 2020 | Arranging care, Dementia, Understanding care
Domiciliary care is when care is provided in a person’s own home. This can be appropriate if help is required with practical tasks or personal care without a move to a care home. This type of care can help people with dementia to stay in their own home. Help and...
by KareHero | Nov 30, 2020 | Arranging care, Dementia, Understanding care
There are two main types of care homes – residential and nursing. Specialised dementia care is offered by some residential care homes, but for long-term care, a nursing home will be best equipped. Residential care home A residential home is a safe place where 24...
by KareHero | Nov 30, 2020 | Financing care, Planning ahead, Understanding care
Please note: this article was not written by a financial or legal specialist, and does not cover every circumstance. Please consult a specialist before making any financial or legal decisions. Selling your home is one of the most common means of paying for a care...
