Guides · Updated November 2026
Care guides
Plain-English guides to arranging care in England: what it costs, how to pay, how to choose a provider and what the council must do. Written from official guidance and the CQC register.
- All guides
- Elderly Care · 99
- Carer Support · 48
- Overnight Care · 11
- Personal Care · 15
- End-of-Life & Palliative · 28
- London · 99
- Reablement · 16
- Care homes · 124
- Alzheimer's & Dementia · 50
- Respite for Carers · 16
- Live-in Care · 15
- Retirement living · 22
- Regulation & Quality · 62
- Cost & Funding · 146
Sensory Loss
Sight and Hearing Loss: Support at HomeSight and hearing loss support: why it's mistaken for dementia, how registration works, sensory services, hearing aids, falls and the home changes that help.
Alzheimer's & Dementia
Early Signs of Dementia: What Families Should Look ForRecognise the early signs of dementia and Alzheimer's, understand what's normal ageing, and learn when to seek a diagnosis. Compassionate local support.
Alzheimer's & Dementia
Caring for Someone with Alzheimer’s: Communication Tips That HelpPractical communication techniques for Alzheimer's and dementia: what to say, what to avoid, and how to handle repeated questions and distress.
Alzheimer's & Dementia
Sundowning in Dementia: What It Is & How to Manage ItSundowning: 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
Overnight Care at Home: Waking Nights vs Sleeping Nights ExplainedThe difference between waking nights and sleeping nights, what each costs, and how to choose the right overnight care for your family.
Live-in Care
Live-in Care vs Care Home: A Cost & Lifestyle ComparisonCompare live-in care and care homes on cost, independence, couples, pets and quality of life. An honest 2026 comparison for families in England.
Companionship
How Companionship Care Combats Loneliness in Older AdultsHow companionship care helps older adults beat loneliness: what it involves, what it costs, and how it differs from personal care.
Recognising the Need
How to Talk to a Loved One About Accepting Care at HomeHow to raise the subject of home care with a parent who doesn't want it. What to say, what to avoid, and how to…
Elderly Care
Helping Ageing Parents Stay Independent at HomePractical ways to help an ageing parent stay independent: falls prevention, nutrition, staying social, technology and small changes that make a difference.
Choosing Care
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…
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