Choosing the right care home

Choosing the right care home

Just like choosing your first house, choosing a care home is an important decision and a difficult one. Like choosing a house sometimes it “just feels right”, this emotional connection is important and you should trust your instincts. But, it is better to combine...
Caring Conversations

Caring Conversations

Is your loved one ready for care but you don’t know how to broach the subject? Talking about care can be difficult and challenging, especially because you are having to deal with own issues and emotions. Remember that nobody wakes up wanting care and everybody...
Timing is everything when looking for care

Timing is everything when looking for care

Nobody wants to move into a care home or welcome carers into their own home. That is just the way it is! Therefore, we will all put off looking for care for as long as we can and hope the crisis never comes. Whereas this in some ways sensible, nobody should start care...
When should someone with dementia go into a care home?

When should someone with dementia go into a care home?

Deciding that you need some additional help is only the first part of a difficult and emotional journey. The next step is deciding what type of care is appropriate and then ultimately who will supply it. Before you can decide on which is the best home care supplier or...