Many of us worry about the challenges of getting older,\u00a0whether that\u2019s health, housing or money concerns. Or you might be anxious about a loved one \u2013 wondering which care options could be necessary for the future and how you\u2019re going to finance them.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re starting to think about care and support in later life, it\u2019s good to be aware of the available options.\u00a0There\u2019s no one size that fits all. What\u2019s right for you will depend on lots of different factors, such as\u00a0your age, health, where you live and your financial situation.<\/p>\n
When planning your next steps, start by considering the most popular options.<\/strong><\/p>\n If you\u00a0or a family member\u00a0is starting to struggle to live independently and need\u00a0additional support, or is just feeling lonely and could do with some companionship, you may want to look into full-time\u00a0residential care. In a care home, you\u2019ll get a private bedroom (and usually an\u00a0en suite bathroom) with meals in a communal dining area. Personal care, such as help with washing, dressing and going to the toilet, is provided. High-end care homes also offer five-star service, tailored care, dining and lifestyle experiences, all in luxury surroundings. This can transform a person\u2019s well-being, allowing them to fully enjoy their later years.<\/p>\n Some nursing requirements can also be covered in a residential care home, but typically not 24-hour nursing care.<\/strong><\/p>\n For those who have more complex needs,\u00a0nursing homes\u00a0provide round-the-clock nursing care. Nursing homes are like\u00a0residential care homes, providing living accommodation, usually in an en suite room, with meals in a dining area and\u00a0personal care, such as washing, dressing and going to the toilet. However, nursing homes also provide medical care from a qualified nurse who is on-site 24 hours a day, seven days a week.<\/p>\n Nursing is typically more expensive than residential care due to higher staffing requirements.<\/strong><\/p>\n Domiciliary care\u00a0is\u00a0defined\u00a0as the range of\u00a0services\u00a0put in place to support an individual in their own home. While people can stay in their own home, they do not benefit from the 24-hour support and companionship that a high-quality care home offers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Many of us worry about the challenges of getting older,\u00a0whether that\u2019s health, housing or money concerns. Or you might be anxious about a loved one \u2013 wondering which care options could be necessary for the future and how you\u2019re going to finance them. If you\u2019re starting to think about care and support in later life, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":306,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-guides-to-care"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nResidential Care<\/h2>\n
Nursing Care<\/h2>\n
Domiciliary Care<\/h2>\n