Where to start
How to prepare for the care of an elderly relative


5 common frustrations that families may have in dealing with in-home care providers


Should I hire my own private carer?


The advantages of fully managed care services over privately hiring someone


Where do I start looking for elderly care?


5 common misconceptions and myths about care


5 characteristics of a trustworthy care provider


12 quality questions to ask when selecting a care provider
Resources
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What it takes to be a Bright Carer →
Categories: Working in care
Tags: being a carer, eating, empathy, good listener, patience, walking, working in care
Personas: I want to help somebody in my community, I’m caring for an elderly parent
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Where do I start looking for elderly care? →
Categories: Where to start
Tags: 24 hour care, care inspectorate, live in care, local recommendations, questions to ask, staff training
Personas: I’m thinking about care for my parents
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Top tools to help older people live happily at home →
Categories: Wellbeing
Tags: Care Tools, Elephant Feet, Grabber Stick, Indoor Trolley, Memory Book, Outdoor Keysafe
Personas: I’m caring for an elderly parent
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Tips for handling medication needs of a loved one →
Categories: Wellbeing
Tags: dosset boxes, gp, medication, pharmacist, prescriptions, storage of medications
Personas: I’m caring for an elderly parent
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The Rewards of being a Bright Carer →
Categories: Working in care
Tags: being a carer, being an employee, care worker, working in care
Personas: I want to help somebody in my community
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The advantages of fully managed care services over privately hiring someone →
Categories: Where to start
Tags: back up, care workers, contracts, headaches of being an employer, holiday pay, intuition, recruitment experience, sick pay, staff training
Personas: I’m caring for an elderly parent, I’m thinking about care for my parents
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Should I hire my own private carer? →
Categories: Where to start
Tags: 7 steps to employing people, employee screening, employing personal assistants, holiday pay, liability insurance, minimum wage, personalisation, screening staff, sick pay, taking up references
Personas: I’m caring for an elderly parent, I’m thinking about care for my parents
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Categories: Working in care
Tags: being a carer, care worker, care workers, Resources, staff training
Personas: I’m caring for an elderly parent, I’m thinking about care for my parents
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Power of Attorney | What You Need to Know →
Categories: Legal and regulatory
Tags: office of public guardian, power of attorney
Personas: I think I need care and support for myself, I want to help somebody in my community, I’m caring for an elderly parent, I’m thinking about care for my parents
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Paying for care: 5 step how to guide →
Categories: Financial planning
Personas: I’m thinking about care for my parents