Sundowning is a term used for changes in behaviour that occur in the evening, around dusk. Some people who have dementia experience a growing sense of agitation or anxiety at this time. Sundowning often makes the person with dementia feel very strongly that they are in the wrong place. They might say they need to go home, even if they are at home, or that they need […]
Tips for Managing Sundowning. Published by Dementia UK. Read More »
Making a home dementia-friendly can significantly increase the quality of life for someone living at home with Alzheimer’s or a different type of dementia. As dementia can affect people’s memory, coordination and ability to recognise things, one of the best ways to make life easier is to make some changes at home. Making these adaptations
Top 10 ways to make your home dementia-friendly. Published by Home Care UK. Read More »
Keeping your home warm in the winter can be expensive. The fuel poverty charity NEA estimates that around 4 million UK households are unable to afford sufficient heating, and around 8500 deaths in the winter of 2019/20 were caused by cold homes. If you are an older person, are on a low income or receive certain benefits,
Financial support with heating your home 2022. Published by Home Care UK. Read More »
If you have reached State Pension age and have a disability that means you need someone to look after you, you can help with the extra costs involved by claiming Attendance Allowance. Although you are free to use the money as you wish, the money you get from the benefit can help towards funding your
Attendance Allowance to help fund your home care. Published by Home Care UK. Read More »
What are home adaptations? Home adaptations refer to any changes to your home which make it easier and safer for you to move around and carry out daily tasks. Around 2 million households in England had one or more people who required adaptations to their home in the years 2019-20. It might be necessary to
How do I pay for home adaptations? Published by Home Care UK. Read More »
If you are nearing end of life or you are diagnosed with a life-limiting illness, you may think that you have to move away from home. This is not necessarily the case, as both palliative care and end of life care can be provided to people at home. However, the same services you would be
Getting end of life and palliative care at home. Published by Home Care UK. Read More »
Carers can get £69.70 per week in Carer’s Allowance, which is the main benefit to help those with caring responsibilities in the UK. Carer’s Allowance is paid to people who spend at least 35 hours a week looking after someone else and they claim certain benefits. You do not have to live with the person you
Carer’s Allowance: Amounts and how to claim. Published by Home Care UK. Read More »