Let’s Stay Together: Living in a Care Home as a Couple

Let’s Stay Together: Living in a Care Home as a Couple

It’s no secret that moving into a care home is a huge life change; one that many people find difficult to adjust to. This can be particularly true when an older person is also faced with having to leave their partner behind. Often, when one person within a couple has...
Warmth of Care Resources

Warmth of Care Resources

Warmth Of Care – resources for keeping warm and looking after yourself or an older loved one in winter Age UK- Keeping well this winter  Tips on looking after your mental health, information on where to get support with your energy bills and advice on keeping warm in...
How to tell if your older relative needs more help

How to tell if your older relative needs more help

Many older people enjoy the comfort of being in their own home. However, sometimes it can become apparent to others that perhaps an older relative or friend is not coping as well at home as they once did. This can be especially true if your loved one is showing early...
How to Start Conversations About Care with an Older Loved One

How to Start Conversations About Care with an Older Loved One

Caring for an ageing parent, grandparent or partner can feel like entering uncharted territory – especially when you sense they might be struggling, but know they’re reluctant to accept help.   Here, we share how you can start and facilitate thoughtful, respectful...
Can care home residents vote?

Can care home residents vote?

Of course! Living in a care home does not remove any of your civil rights, and the right to vote is included in that. In normal (pre-COVID) times, residents will receive all the help they may need to attend their local polling station and vote in person. While the...
Care home vs Nursing home – what is the difference?

Care home vs Nursing home – what is the difference?

There are a lot of different factors that decide whether an individual should move into a residential care home or a nursing home. In most cases, the care and/or nursing needs of the individual will have to be assessed before a decision is made- this will ensure that...