by KareHero | Apr 5, 2024 | Financing care, Planning ahead, Understanding care
You may qualify for full or partial funding towards the cost of a care home from your Local Authority, depending on your location in the UK, income, capital and savings. Care homes may offer a combination of: accommodation (sometimes called the hotel cost, this can...
by KareHero | Apr 5, 2024 | Financing care, Planning ahead, Understanding care
Page contents What is Attendance Allowance? Who can claim Attendance Allowance? How much is Attendance Allowance worth? How long is Attendance Allowance awarded for? How to claim Attendance Allowance Filling out the Attendance Allowance form Attendance Allowance...
by KareHero | Jan 11, 2024 | Cost of care, Financing care, Planning ahead, Understanding care
Page contents The cost of a live-in carer How much does a live-in carer cost per day? How much does a live-in carer cost per week? How much does a live-in carer cost for couples? 24-hour live-in care cost Is live-in care cheaper than a care home? Is funding available...
by KareHero | Nov 30, 2020 | Arranging care, Dementia, Understanding care
Dementia is a general term used to describe a group of symptoms caused by different brain disorders. It is normal, especially as we get older, for our memories to become slower. Changes such as finding it challenging to remember places and names are to be expected....
by KareHero | Nov 30, 2020 | Arranging care, Dementia, Understanding care
Dementia is a general term used to describe a group of symptoms caused by different brain disorders. There are many different types of dementia. Younger people can develop dementia, but the risk increases as you get older. Main indications of dementia It is normal,...