Early Signs of Dementia: What Families Should Look For
Recognise the early signs of dementia and Alzheimer’s, understand what’s normal ageing, and learn when to seek a diagnosis. Compassionate local support.
Caring for Someone with Alzheimer’s: Communication Tips That Help
Practical communication techniques for Alzheimer’s and dementia: what to say, what to avoid, and how to handle repeated questions and distress.
Sundowning in Dementia: What It Is & How to Manage It
Sundowning: why confusion and agitation peak in the late afternoon, what triggers it, and the practical routines that reduce it for both of you.
Overnight Care at Home: Waking Nights vs Sleeping Nights Explained
The difference between waking nights and sleeping nights, what each costs, and how to choose the right overnight care in Worthing & Adur.
Live-in Care vs Care Home: A Cost & Lifestyle Comparison
Compare live-in care and care homes on cost, independence, couples, pets and quality of life. An honest 2026 comparison for families in West Sussex.
How Companionship Care Combats Loneliness in Older Adults
How companionship care helps older adults beat loneliness in Worthing & Adur. What it involves, what it costs, and how it differs from personal care.
How to Talk to a Loved One About Accepting Care at Home
How to raise the subject of home care with a parent who doesn’t want it. What to say, what to avoid, and how to handle refusal without a row.
Helping Ageing Parents Stay Independent at Home
Practical ways to help an ageing parent stay independent: falls prevention, nutrition, staying social, technology and small changes that make a difference.
What Is a Care Needs Assessment & How Do You Get One? (Care Act 2014)
How to get a free care needs assessment from West Sussex County Council, what happens, the eligibility criteria, and what to do if you disagree.
How to Choose a Home Care Agency: A Family’s Checklist
Choosing a home care agency in Worthing or Adur? Use our family checklist: CQC ratings, questions to ask, costs and red flags. Book a free assessment.