Live in care

What is the cost of live in care?

For many people, live-in care is an expensive care option and sometimes not even taken into consideration. In this post, we try to explain the real cost of live-in care, including the unmeasurable value of it.
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Gift ideas for the elderly

It is not an easy task to find a perfect gift for elderly loved ones. They usually say they "have everything" and say they don't need anything new. We have gathered some gift ideas and have put them into several categories.
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The importance of staying hydrated - signs of dehydration

Dehydration is a serious condition that may even be life-threatening, therefore it shouldn't be neglected. It is particularly dangerous for elderly people, who tend to get dehydrated more easily. Find out more how to prevent dehydration.
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The "sandwich generation": adult children of the ageing parents

People who are caring for both their elderly parents and their own children under 18 years old are called “sandwich generation”. The adults are somewhat squeezed - "sandwiched" - between their parents and their own children.
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Malnutrition, dehydration, and pressure sores - a real threat in care homes

Although care homes should provide the best care possible to the seniors, there are numerous cases of malnutrition, dehydration, or pressure sores in care homes. Read more about these conditions and how to prevent them.
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Caring for elderly parents

Our parents are the most important people in our lives. We should treat them with respect and dignity, so they can live long and happily. Why should we take care of our senior parents? What can we do if we are unable to take care of our parents ourselves?
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Our Customer recounts their care home experiences

Why call it a “care” home when nobody cares? Our Customer recounts her mother’s shocking experiences of living in a care home. Luckily, in this case, the negligence in a care home was identified fast.
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How to talk to a person with dementia

For the person suffering from dementia, it is, unfortunately, a matter of time for the disease to progress and for the deterioration to be observed. The minor forgetfulness gradually transforms into a severe impairment, and in such state, the individuality of the person is somehow lost.
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The forthcoming Green Paper - would it solve all social care problems?

The forthcoming Green Paper is a long-awaited document where…
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What are the options for funding live-in care?

With many of us wanting to remain living at home whilst we receive…