When you’re looking for the right care, whether it’s help at home, live-in support, or a care home, reviews can be one of the first things you check. A quick scroll through comments can be reassuring… or confusing.
Care assistants are heroes. They’re the ones who keep things moving smoothly, helping with meals, medication, and mobility, often with a smile that brightens the day. But what about the hours when they’re not around?
For many families, helping a loved one live comfortably and safely at home with dementia is a priority. While professional care can provide essential support, simple adjustments to the home environment can make a big difference to daily life. Dementia-friendly modifications don’t have to mean expensive renovations; it’s about thoughtful changes to lighting, layout, and routines that reduce confusion and promote independence.
For many care providers, word-of-mouth or leaflet drops have always been the strongest way to find new clients. A trusted recommendation from a friend, family member, or local professional carries huge weight, and that hasn’t changed.
When you or a loved one needs round-the-clock support, you’ll often come across two common options: live-in care and 24-hour care. While they sound similar, the way they work and what they cost can be quite different. Understanding the distinction can help you choose the right fit for your needs, lifestyle, and budget.
When it comes to choosing care, whether it’s home-based support or moving into a care home, families often have one question they didn’t expect to ask: “Can my loved one keep their pet?”
When someone you care about moves into a care home, it can stir up all kinds of feelings, relief that they’re safe and supported, guilt that you couldn’t "do it all" at home, sadness over the change, and even fear that you’ll grow apart. These emotions are completely normal.