Older Persons Care Advice
September 28th, 2023
Just in case medication is prescribed to manage symptoms towards the end of life. It is a small supply of medication kept at the patient's home, which can be used to treat specific symptoms. Learn more about who can administer the medicine, when it is used and what happens when it is no longer needed.
Older Persons Care Advice
September 22nd, 2023
CHC Funding is a package of free care and support for adults who have complex or unpredictable medical care needs. To be eligible, you must have a ‘primary health need’. Find out more about eligibility, the assessment process, and what to do if funding is refused.
Older Persons Care Advice
September 5th, 2023
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the independent regulator of health and social care services in England. It inspects and rates services to ensure they are safe, effective, caring, responsive, and well-led. This blog post demystifies some of the key CQC terminology, so you can better understand how the CQC operates and how it affects you.
Older Persons Care Advice
August 30th, 2023
If you are considering a move into a care home, how much will you have to pay, and what will the fees include? Freelance writer, Hannah Rowe provides some answers in this article.
Older Persons Care Advice
August 4th, 2023
Finding nursing homes for parents is not a quick process (unless you are extremely lucky and have the perfect place on your doorstep!). It involves research, seeking recommendations, and visiting potential facilities.
Older Persons Care Advice
July 21st, 2023
When it comes to choosing the ideal retirement home, there are countless options and decisions to make. Autumna's directory has been designed to make the search process much easier.
Retirement Living
July 19th, 2023
Retirement Villages represent the ideal way for many people to spend their post-work years. But what extra costs should you consider before making the move?
Older Persons Care Advice
June 28th, 2023
Almost half of all deaths in the UK occur in hospital, and many of these people might have preferred to die elsewhere. Our guest writer, Hannah Rowe, looks at care homes and the role they can play in end-of-life care.
Paying for Care
May 18th, 2023
If you or someone in your family requires long-term care, the question of how it will be paid for (and by whom) is likely to be something which you worry about. Here, we explain the main factors which will play a part.
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