Sharing Your Home with a Carer: The Unexpected Perks
Sharing your home with a carer might seem daunting especially for people who have always been independent and used to their own company, or that of a close circle of…
Private Care as an Alternative to a Care Home
Many of us feel fearful about getting older and being unable to care for ourselves. Worries about how to access the right care or about having to go into a…
Live-in Care As An Alternative To A Care Home
It can be a very upsetting time when you reach the stage where a loved one needs more care than you can give them. For many families, the first thought…
Consultus Care & Nursing Wins Two Awards
Our members Consultus Care & Nursing won two awards at the Homecare Awards last week : High Commendation in the ‘Best Independent Home Care Provider’ category. and High Commendation in…
So you thought live-in care was expensive?
Live-in carer fees compare favourably with residential care homes, especially for couples. Here, we explain how misconceptions about the price of care could lead to fewer people getting the opportunity…
Recovering From A Stroke – Finding The Right Care
In the UK, a stroke will occur every five minutes equalling over 100,000 strokes every single year. A person will at the very least need temporary care during the initial…
Ways In Which Live In Care Combats Loneliness
Loneliness is a serious problem in the UK, especially among the elderly. Many people struggle with it on a daily basis. It can be caused by many things, but the…
70th Anniversary celebration during lockdown: 1-in-a million
One of the members of The Live-in Care Hub has recently shared a heart-warming story of a couple who receive live-in care and have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary during…
Fall-Related Injuries – A Serious Problem for Older People
Every day over 8,000 people over 65 suffer a fall and the resulting fall-related injuries are a serious problem for older people. A third of people over 65 and half…
Elderly Care: Better At Home
A significant increase in demand for elderly care is anticipated in the UK as the number of over 85s is expected to grow by 36% to around 2 million in…