Live in dementia care

by | Nov 30, 2020 | Arranging care, Dementia, Understanding care

Live in care is when a trained carer lives in the home of the person needing care. This is a good solution for someone who typically sleeps well through the night, as the carer will also be asleep. A live in carer will need to have a separate bedroom within the home...

Dementia respite care

by | Nov 30, 2020 | Arranging care, Dementia, Understanding care

Respite care (which is also known as ‘short stay’ care) provides an unpaid carer with some time away from their caring responsibilities. Sometimes respite care is also a period of rehabilitation after a hospital admission or operation.   There are four main types of...

Dementia home care

by | Nov 30, 2020 | Arranging care, Dementia, Understanding care

Domiciliary care is when care is provided in a person’s own home. This can be appropriate if help is required with practical tasks or personal care without a move to a care home. This type of care can help people with dementia to stay in their own home. Help and...

Dementia care homes

by | Nov 30, 2020 | Arranging care, Dementia, Understanding care

There are two main types of care homes – residential and nursing. Specialised dementia care is offered by some residential care homes, but for long-term care, a nursing home will be best equipped. Residential care home A residential home is a safe place where 24...

Home Reversion Plan

by | Oct 27, 2020 | Financing care, Planning ahead, Understanding care

Please note: this article was not written by a financial or legal specialist, and does not cover every circumstance. Please consult a specialist before making any financial or legal decisions.  There are two kinds of equity release in the UK: lifetime mortgage and...