Helping older people choose the right home for them: An introduction to the costs and benefits of providing advice and support

Outlines five models of support and advice offered to older people which help them consider where they want to live and implement their choices. Models are: 1. Crossroads Care’s Homeshare service 2. Redbridge Council’s ‘Free Space’ 3. FirstStop’s l

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Homesharing – Sharing your home (FS27)

Homesharing matches an older person looking for a little help around the home, and comanionship, with a younger person looking for a place to live.This factsheet discusses what homesharing is, what the pros and cons are, who can help arrange it, and how t

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