Commonly known as Assisted Living or Extra Care housing, these schemes provide a more intensive level of support than traditional sheltered housing. They are intended for older people who need some personal care or other types of help, but who are otherwise able to live safely and independently on their own. There will usually be […]

Having someone who comes to your home to help with personal care needs can help maintain independence and you may be able to get paid care workers (known as home help) to provide support in the home. These care workers can also be known as care attendants or personal assistants. Personal care helps with tasks, […]

Moving to live in a care home is probably more complicated than any other home move, yet is often arranged at a time of crisis. Residents will typically have their own room which may or may not be en-suite. This guide aims to help you stay in control of events, understand what care homes are, […]

But deciding which solutions are right when caring for older people is not easy. This may be because of the personality of the person being care for, or what is affordable. This section aims to talk you through the most common care and support options that are available for older people. Remember, if you are […]

Daily domestic tasks such as cleaning, clothes washing and making up beds can become more difficult as we get older but there are a range of services that may be available to help you. The guide aims to provide you with some information on the type of home help services that are available, how you […]

This is why we are working with Which? to help promote their Elderly Care Guides. Their guide pages are full of useful information about arranging and paying for care and support, whether at home or in a care home. You can access the pages that are of most interest to you by following the links […]