If you’ve never arranged home care before, the whole process can feel unfamiliar. Who do you call? What will they ask? Does someone visit the house? How quickly does care start? Will Mum or Dad get any say in who comes to see them? And are you committing to something simply by making an enquiry? […]
You have noticed a few changes. Perhaps Mum is finding everyday jobs harder. Or maybe Dad isn’t getting out as much. You’ve started thinking that some support at home could help. There’s just one problem. How do you bring it up? For many sons and daughters, this can be the hardest part of the entire […]
“They’re managing.” It is a phrase many families use, and quite often, it is true. Mum is still living at home. Dad still makes his breakfast. The bills are paid. Everything basically works. But perhaps you’ve also started doing the weekly shop. Another family member is handling appointments. You’re dropping meals round. A neighbour puts […]
