Home Help

There are various cost options to consider and some help towards fees may be available from your loved one's local authority or through NHS continuing healthcare funding, depending on the individual circumstances

If you are considering elderly care options for your loved one, then help at home from a dedicated live-in carer is often the most favoured option.

If your loved one is due to come out of hospital following surgery, arranging appropriate home help can allow them to be discharged sooner and to start recovery in their own home.

Help around the house and with personal tasks means that your elderly relative can continue to manage the day-to-day activities within their grasp, while receiving assistance with those things they are no longer able to do.

If you have an ageing parent or relative who is no longer as able they once were, it's important to understand the different types of help available before deciding on the type that they need.

Changes in your loved one's physical or mental health can deteriorate quite slowly over time, so are not always noticeable immediately, but there are six key signs that you can look out for.

You should contact your local authority before hiring home help, who will carry out an assessment to establish if you're entitled to any grants.

If your elderly loved one is in need of care, you should make sure that the person you employ to care for them is honest and trustworthy and has the necessary skills to perform their required tasks appropriately and professionally.