Resources for families
The reading we wish someone had given us, when it was our mum.
Honest, plain-English guides to the questions families ask us in the kitchen, the hallway, the GP waiting room. Written by our care team — not lifted from a brochure.
Difficult conversationsHow to talk to a parent about needing care
It is one of the hardest conversations adult children ever have. A gentle, practical guide from our care advisors on how to start it — and how not to.
Funding & financeFunding care: what you actually need to know
Means-testing, NHS Continuing Healthcare, attendance allowance, deferred payment agreements. Plain-English answers to the questions families ask us most.
DementiaRecognising the early signs of dementia
Forgetting where the keys are isn’t the same as forgetting what they are for. Ten changes that warrant a chat with the GP — and ten that almost certainly don’t.
DecisionsCare home or home care? An honest comparison
We are a home-care provider, so you might expect a one-sided answer. You won’t get one. Here is when residential care is genuinely the better choice.
LegalPower of attorney, explained without the jargon
What it is, when to set it up, the difference between Health & Welfare and Property & Finance, and the one mistake families wish they had not made.
For the family carerCaring for the carer: looking after yourself
If you are the family member doing the caring, you are at quiet risk too. A short, kind read on burnout, asking for help, and giving yourself permission.
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