Somewhere to Live
If your circumstances change your current home may not be as easy to maintain and comfortable as you would like.
Some people are eager to move to new accommodation, but others are not. If you want to stay in your current home there are lots of things you can do to make your life easier. Have a look at the Help at Home page.
Sometimes residential care can be a positive choice as it provides company, a social life, 24 hour protection and security.
If you are keen to move or it is getting too difficult to remain where you are there are many alternatives.
Useful advice
Care home - is it the right move for me?
For some older people, moving to a care home is a positive choice. Daily chores become a thing of the past, and care is always at hand. Many care homes More…
Paying for a residential care home
Some people will have to contribute towards their care home fees. Facilities provided by care homes vary and can be expensive. If you want to stay in your current home More…
Housing decisions and options in later life
Most older people will make one or two house moves after retirement. This may be for a better quality of life, in preparation for the future or in response to More…
What is Extra Care housing?
New forms of sheltered housing and retirement housing have been pioneered in recent years, to cater for older people who are becoming more frail and less able to do everything More…
Do you have a relative or friend who is struggling to manage at home?
If you have a disability or as you get older it can be more of a challenge to look after yourself or your family or your home. There are many More…
Help to choose mobility equipment
Buying the wrong type of equipment can result in a costly mistake. A quick and easy on-line assessment can help you make wise choices. AskSARA, provided by the Disabled Living More…
The difference between Residential Care and Nursing Care homes
You may choose to go into a care home (sometimes called residential home) if you can no longer manage in your own home. Services you should expect at a care More…
Moving into a care home- there are alternatives
Moving into a care home is a big step and there may be alternatives, particularly if you would prefer to stay in your own home. There are many services that More…
Community equipment returns
If you have equipment supplied by social care, when you were discharged from hospital by an occupational therapist that you no longer need, it can be refurbished for use by somone More…
Can I get help paying for care at home?
Paying for care in your own home If you or your family feel that you need extra support to stay independent at home, you may be eligible for support from More…
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