Deferred payment schemes are an increasingly popular option to pay for your care. Our guide explains how it works. https://t.co/jRjHYFVYdc
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 28, 2018
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Deferred payment schemes are an increasingly popular option to pay for your care. Our guide explains how it works. https://t.co/jRjHYFVYdc
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 28, 2018
Thinking about using #equity #release to pay your care costs? Here's a list of specialists that can help you. https://t.co/Q4hdDGFJ7H
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 28, 2018
Live in care is a popular alternative to residential care. It can be much cheaper. Read about the pros and cons. https://t.co/3covVwcpNM
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 28, 2018
Pls RT. Here is today's #health and #care related news in the UK. https://t.co/pR1MpT3SCA
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 28, 2018
Our directory has thousands of UK care homes to search if you are looking for a home for you or a loved one. https://t.co/Knv3nIcrNA
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 28, 2018
#Equity release is becoming a popular way to pay for the costs of care. Our guide explains the pros and risks. https://t.co/vD5qj9aevk
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 28, 2018
Are you looking for a career in home care? Our guide explains about the role involves, the pay, and career options. https://t.co/3iUJ1ijBKv
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 28, 2018
Looking for a care home? We have the largest database in the UK for you to search and find a care home. https://t.co/Knv3nIcrNA
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 28, 2018
You can't start planning early enough for your care home costs. Our guide will help you do this. https://t.co/S89M7CgLMS
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 28, 2018
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— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 28, 2018
Caring for our elders is something that is important to us all. Here is a blog by @lifeline24 that looks at how a personal alarm can offer people a very useful lifeline and ease the worries of loved one's. https://t.co/FnpTWiN6zq
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 28, 2018
Making a Will is essential as you head in to care. Here is a directory UK professionals that can help you. https://t.co/IOptYjLmeL
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 27, 2018
Make sure you claim all the benefits that you are entitled to as you head in to care. Our guide has the key info. https://t.co/2bHrFpBcfx
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 27, 2018
5 steps to choosing a home care agency. Our guide will help you make sure you find an agency right for you! https://t.co/Z41jn0CUmb
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 27, 2018
Pls RT. Here is today's #health and #care related news in the UK. https://t.co/pR1MpT3SCA
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 27, 2018
The #NHS may be responsible for meeting your care fees. Find out by speaking to a specialist in our #CHC directory. https://t.co/As22Cby0IL
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 27, 2018
Wondering how you will meet the cost of a care home? Our guide sets out the options you should consider. https://t.co/HOXF2dzBFJ
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 27, 2018
Looking for information about #alzheimers care? Here's our short guide setting out the key things you should know. https://t.co/UBSgNdMU7v
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 27, 2018
Have you made a will yet? If not, we recommend you read this guide explaining why its important to do so. https://t.co/yutPv8MKip
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 27, 2018
Are you paying for your care? If so, have you found out if the #nhs has a responsibility to pay? Read our guide. https://t.co/7bYhWt5LtK
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 27, 2018
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— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 27, 2018
Confused by the range of options when it comes to paying for care? Here's a directory of advisors that can help. https://t.co/1azAs6mNxj
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 26, 2018
Are you looking for a #domiciliary care agency? Follow our 5 step process to help you find the right agency. https://t.co/Z41jn0CUmb
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 26, 2018
Caring for our elders is something that is important to us all. Here is a blog by @lifeline24 that looks at how a personal alarm can offer people a very useful lifeline and ease the worries of loved one's. https://t.co/FnpTWiN6zq
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 26, 2018
Instead of going in to a #care home, have you considered live in care? Our guide sets out the benefits. https://t.co/3covVwcpNM
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 26, 2018
Pls RT. Here is today's #health and #care related news in the UK. https://t.co/pR1MpT3SCA
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 26, 2018
#Assisted Living is becoming a popular alternative to a nursing care home. Our guide sets out all you need to know. https://t.co/aOlPSXx5mc
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 26, 2018
6 great tips on a making a happier you right now. A blog by @TherapyAnywhere. Well worth a read. https://t.co/5wDUqTuCyw #happy
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 26, 2018
Does your organisation offer help & support? If so, get added to our support organisation directory. Get in touch. https://t.co/cjblaTPqFy
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 26, 2018
A lasting power of #attorney for health and welfare is essential as you go in to care. Read about how it works. https://t.co/cBAhTxox01
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 26, 2018
Never an easy topic, but have you considered pre-paid #funeral plans? Our guide explains how they work. https://t.co/qO97NS3pGj
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 26, 2018
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— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 26, 2018
A lasting power of attorney for property & financial affairs will help ensure your assets are protected. Important. https://t.co/ND6o3SNh7v
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 25, 2018
How do you work out what your care home costs will be? Our guide answers all the key questions you will have. https://t.co/kYMvwk9GGh
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 25, 2018
Getting your Lasting Power of Attorney sorted before going in to care is vital. Here are people that can help you. https://t.co/As22Cby0IL
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 25, 2018
Are you looking for a care home? If so, we have produced a guide setting out the 5 steps you should take. https://t.co/j3rxmiAfJH
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 25, 2018
Our helpful guide sets out the key reasons and symptoms behind what causes #vascular #dementia https://t.co/sAK7yqL4MX
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 25, 2018
Caring for our elders is something that is important to us all. Here is a blog by @lifeline24 that looks at how a personal alarm can offer people a very useful lifeline and ease the worries of loved one's. https://t.co/FnpTWiN6zq
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 25, 2018
Did you know there are 6 main ways in which you can pay for your care? Our guide gives you the pros + cons of each. https://t.co/kDyWxf4yYI
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 25, 2018
Know any organisations that offer care and support? If so, see if they want to be added to our FREE directory. https://t.co/YPoTlrRNIN
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 25, 2018
Want to know what symptoms to look out for with #lewy body #dementia? Our guide will help you. https://t.co/HWZKMXIubD
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 25, 2018
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— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 25, 2018
A lasting power of attorney for property & financial affairs will protect your assets as you get older. Read how. https://t.co/ND6o3SNh7v
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 24, 2018
Find out how carers can take #telecare in to the digital age. Fantastic blog by @Oysta_uk https://t.co/cG4poQYMXd pic.twitter.com/lbbMI6UHzG
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 24, 2018
Being a care assistant is a rewarding role. Our guide sets out more about the role and what it involves. https://t.co/9GUqmiqXze
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 24, 2018
Do you want to work as a health care assistant? We've produced a guide to help explain more about the job. https://t.co/g1i4KnDq0p
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 24, 2018
11 Tips to help you choose a #recruitment agency. Our guide will help you decide which agency you should use. https://t.co/BpBjMuQAMV
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 24, 2018
Pre-paid #funeral plans are a good way to fund that final cost. Our guide sets out the pros and cons to consider. https://t.co/qO97NS3pGj
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 24, 2018
Thought about how you will pay your care costs? Our guide sets out the 6 main options that you have available. https://t.co/kDyWxf4yYI
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 24, 2018
Having to pay for your care? If so, make sure you have a care needs & financial assessment done first. Read how. https://t.co/zxS3yZpxF6
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 24, 2018
Pls RT. A summary of the day's main UK care news from leading news sources all in one place - https://t.co/NPMd7mO5Tl
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 24, 2018
Caring for our elders is something that is important to us all. Here is a blog by @lifeline24 that looks at how a personal alarm can offer people a very useful lifeline and ease the worries of loved one's. https://t.co/FnpTWiN6zq
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 24, 2018
An increasingly common way to pay for care is to use #equity #release. Our guide will help explain how it works. https://t.co/vD5qj9aevk
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 23, 2018
How do you choose which #domiciliary care provider to use? Our guide gives you some useful tips to help you decide. https://t.co/9t0A8vlssq
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 23, 2018
Care home fees are expensive. Here's our guide explaining whether you can avoid paying care home fees or not. https://t.co/9fI013JaYZ
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 23, 2018
Pls RT. Here is today's #health and #care related news in the UK. https://t.co/pR1MpT3SCA
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 23, 2018
Have you created your Lasting Power of #Attorney yet? If not, we have a directory of specialists that can help you. https://t.co/As22Cby0IL
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 23, 2018
#Lewy #Body #Dementia - Read our guide that explains what to look out for and how to care for someone with LBD. https://t.co/HWZKMXIubD
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 23, 2018
We've proceed a guide to help you start planning now for your future care home fees. https://t.co/S89M7CgLMS
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 23, 2018
A blog by @closomatuk with lots of useful tips on dealing with bowel issues. A sensitive topic. https://t.co/8toDZwLtAG
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 23, 2018
Pls RT. A summary of the day's main UK care news from leading news sources all in one place - https://t.co/7AmG26BQhH
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 23, 2018
Caring for our elders is something that is important to us all. Here is a blog by @lifeline24 that looks at how a personal alarm can offer people a very useful lifeline and ease the worries of loved one's. https://t.co/FnpTWiN6zq
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 23, 2018
Making a will is one of the most important things you can do. We explain why this is the case. https://t.co/yutPv8MKip
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 22, 2018
Do you own a care home? Advertise your home for only £9 and let thousands of people find you. Get in touch with us. https://t.co/aAECGkZmOx
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 22, 2018
Are you paying for your care costs? If so, have u found out if the #NHS should pay? Here people who can help. https://t.co/As22Cby0IL
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 22, 2018
We've produced a directory of UK organisations that offer care support/help. See if they can help U or a loved one. https://t.co/YPoTlrRNIN
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 22, 2018
Being a care assistant is a rewarding role. Our guide sets out more about the role and what it involves. https://t.co/9GUqmiqXze
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 22, 2018
Working out how to pay for your care fees is tricky. Here are some people that can help you decide what to do. https://t.co/1azAs6mNxj
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 22, 2018
Disregards, Deferred Payment Agreements and the Dementia Tax. An insightful blog by @briandsloan. https://t.co/f3GJbFdWtu
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 22, 2018
Person centred care - What is it and how can it help you. A great blog by @closomatuk. https://t.co/sHzd7IYARC
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 22, 2018
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— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 22, 2018
Healthcare assistants play a vital role in #care. We've produced a guide if you're looking at this as a career. https://t.co/g1i4KnDq0p
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 21, 2018
Do you want to work in a nursing home? Read our guide which explain more about the job, salary and career. https://t.co/5U7fOenTtK
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 21, 2018
Caring for our elders is something that is important to us all. Here is a blog by @lifeline24 that looks at how a personal alarm can offer people a very useful lifeline and ease the worries of loved one's. https://t.co/FnpTWiN6zq
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 21, 2018
Using a care #annuity is one of the ways to pay for your care. Our guide sets out the pros and cons of doing so. https://t.co/uIcPH2cmAk
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 21, 2018
Promote your care home on our site for only £9. Thousands search our site looking for homes. Get in touch for info. https://t.co/aAECGkZmOx
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 21, 2018
A care #annuity will guarantee you an income for your life. Its one way to pay for your care. Read how it works. https://t.co/uIcPH2cmAk
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 21, 2018
We have produce a guide with answers to the 12 key questions you may have about #domiciliary care. Have a read. https://t.co/bsqUmnkdaU
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 21, 2018
Looking for care support organisations? If so look at our directory. #dementia #carers #disability #financial - https://t.co/cjblaTPqFy
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 21, 2018
#Equity #Release is an increasingly popular way to pay for care fees. Here are companies that can help you decide. https://t.co/Q4hdDGFJ7H
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 21, 2018
Pls RT. A summary of the day's main UK care news from leading news sources all in one place - https://t.co/RjcztIbNpp
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 21, 2018
Looking for a #care #recruitment agency to help you find a job? Here's a directory of agencies we've compiled to help. https://t.co/lgpb0xYMm4
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 20, 2018
Here's our easy to read guide on #vascular #dementia setting out the key things you or a loved one should know. https://t.co/sAK7yqL4MX
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 20, 2018
What kind of support do you get from a home care agency? Our guide will help you choose the right agency for you. https://t.co/9t0A8vlssq
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 20, 2018
#Deferred payment schemes are an alternative option to #equity release for many. Our guide explains how it works. https://t.co/jRjHYFVYdc
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 20, 2018
Looking at making a will? Use a professional to make sure its done correctly. Here are UK specialists who can help. https://t.co/IOptYjLmeL
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 20, 2018
Caring for our elders is something that is important to us all. Here is a blog by @lifeline24 that looks at how a personal alarm can offer people a very useful lifeline and ease the worries of loved one's. https://t.co/FnpTWiN6zq
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 20, 2018
We are building a directory of UK #care related #recruitment agencies. Get in touch if you's like to be included. https://t.co/Vq9Rt4sFdv
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 20, 2018
Want to get get added to our directory of organisations that offer care and support. If so, get in touch with us! https://t.co/cjblaTPqFy
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 20, 2018
Do you want to work as a care assistant? Have a read of our guide that explains more about the role. https://t.co/9GUqmiqXze
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 20, 2018
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— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 20, 2018
Read our guide that explains how #frontotemporal #dementia impacts an individual + how to care for someone with it. https://t.co/s8Tk2N0qO7
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 19, 2018
Looking for a career in home care? We've produced a guide to help explain what the job involves and career options. https://t.co/3iUJ1ijBKv
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 19, 2018
Want to learn more about #domiciliary care, what it is, how it works and costs? We've produced a guide to help. https://t.co/bsqUmnkdaU
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 19, 2018
6 great tips to help you plan for your home care costs - Our guide will help you plan financially for the costs. https://t.co/xu9C6lKNKU
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 19, 2018
We've produced a guide to help decide whether Home Care or a #Care Home is the best option for you or a loved one. https://t.co/rwV3pUSgdU
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 19, 2018
Our new guide on #domiciliary care. We explain what it is and whether its the right option for you or a loved one. https://t.co/J6GXUOeaKz
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 19, 2018
Are you trying to decide which recruitment agency to use? Read our 11 Tips on choosing the right recruitment agency. https://t.co/BpBjMuQAMV
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 19, 2018
A lasting power of attorney for health and welfare will help protect you and your loved ones as you go in to care. https://t.co/cBAhTxox01
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 19, 2018
Pls RT. A summary of the day's main UK care news from leading news sources all in one place - https://t.co/GHrbdHLxcq
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 19, 2018
Caring for our elders is something that is important to us all. Here is a blog by @lifeline24 that looks at how a personal alarm can offer people a very useful lifeline and ease the worries of loved one's. https://t.co/FnpTWiN6zq
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 19, 2018
We have produced a calculator to help you work out what your future care home costs will be. Give it a go and see. https://t.co/kYMvwk9GGh
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 19, 2018
Pls RT. Here is today's #health and #care related news in the UK. https://t.co/pR1MpT3SCA
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 19, 2018
Do you need a #mobility #scooter? Read our guide that sets out what you should look for when buying one. https://t.co/1hbOEokaGs
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 18, 2018
Looking to see how you will pay your care costs? Read about the benefits of speaking to a financial advisor first. https://t.co/4zdGqs5e5d
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 18, 2018
NHS #continuing healthcare means the #nhs may have to pay for your care. Read our guide for more information. https://t.co/7bYhWt5LtK
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 18, 2018
Follow our 5 step guide to finding a care home and make sure you get the right home for you or a loved one. https://t.co/j3rxmiAfJH
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 18, 2018
Some great tips and helpful information on managing finances for someone with #alzheimers or #dementia. This is a difficult and emotional topic and we have set out tips on how to approach the subject and what you can do to help. https://t.co/8JoLQUkntr
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 18, 2018
#Arthritis is now the biggest cause of disability in Britain. @closomatuk have produced a great blog on dealing with Arthritis and intimate hygiene. A topic people can be wary to talk or ask about. Well worth a read. https://t.co/UPGESk9HNI
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 18, 2018
Have you considered #assisted living as an alternative to home care or a care home? Our guide explains it all! https://t.co/aOlPSXx5mc
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 18, 2018
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— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 18, 2018
Looking for a pre-paid funeral provider? Here is our directory of specialists that can help you. https://t.co/LpkxVmIQX8
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 17, 2018
Are you claiming all the #benefits that you are entitled to? Our guide gives you the help that you need. https://t.co/2bHrFpBcfx
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 17, 2018
You can advertise your care home on our site for only £9 per month. A bargain! Get in touch for more info. https://t.co/aAECGkZmOx
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 17, 2018
Is it possible to avoid paying your care home fees? Our guide has the options you can consider. https://t.co/9fI013JaYZ
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 17, 2018
Here's a brief guide to #alzheimer's care. https://t.co/UBSgNdMU7v
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 17, 2018
Have a Christmas present from us :) Download for FREE our book '51 Tips To Help You Live Well With Dementia' - We normally sell this for £10 on Amazon. Just click the link to get it - https://t.co/XEfqStmrPN
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 17, 2018
A blog on the pitfalls of a DIY probate along with 9 reasons on why you should use a professional. @DebenhamsOtt. https://t.co/jD4pMdUJci
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 17, 2018
Our guide explains the steps to having a care needs & financial assessment by your local authority. Important info. https://t.co/zxS3yZpxF6
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 17, 2018
Deferred payment schemes are an increasingly popular option to pay for your care. Our guide explains how it works. https://t.co/jRjHYFVYdc
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 17, 2018
Pls RT. A summary of the day's main UK care news from leading news sources all in one place - https://t.co/SqvnvytyJC
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 17, 2018
Pls RT. Here is today's #health and #care related news in the UK. https://t.co/pR1MpT3SCA
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 17, 2018
Have a Christmas present from us :) Download for FREE our book '51 Tips To Help You Live Well With Dementia' - We normally sell this for £10 on Amazon. Just click the link to get it - https://t.co/XEfqStmrPN
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 17, 2018
Live in care is a popular alternative to residential care. It can be much cheaper. Read about the pros and cons. https://t.co/3covVwcpNM
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 16, 2018
Our directory has thousands of UK care homes to search if you are looking for a home for you or a loved one. https://t.co/Knv3nIcrNA
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 16, 2018
#Equity release is becoming a popular way to pay for the costs of care. Our guide explains the pros and risks. https://t.co/vD5qj9aevk
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 16, 2018
Pls RT. Here is today's #health and #care related news in the UK. https://t.co/pR1MpT3SCA
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 16, 2018
Are you looking for a career in home care? Our guide explains about the role involves, the pay, and career options. https://t.co/3iUJ1ijBKv
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 16, 2018
Looking for a care home? We have the largest database in the UK for you to search and find a care home. https://t.co/Knv3nIcrNA
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 16, 2018
You can't start planning early enough for your care home costs. Our guide will help you do this. https://t.co/S89M7CgLMS
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 16, 2018
Have a Christmas present from us :) Download for FREE our book '51 Tips To Help You Live Well With Dementia' - We normally sell this for £10 on Amazon. Just click the link to get it - https://t.co/XEfqStmrPN
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 16, 2018
Care Home or Home Care? Our guide sets out the pros and cons to help you decide on the best option. https://t.co/rwV3pUSgdU
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 16, 2018
Making a Will is essential as you head in to care. Here is a directory UK professionals that can help you. https://t.co/IOptYk2X6j
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 16, 2018
Pls RT. A summary of the day's main UK care news from leading news sources all in one place - https://t.co/hnGqq6fyjA
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 16, 2018
5 steps to choosing a home care agency. Our guide will help you make sure you find an agency right for you! https://t.co/Z41jn0CUmb
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 15, 2018
The #NHS may be responsible for meeting your care fees. Find out by speaking to a specialist in our #CHC directory. https://t.co/As22Cby0IL
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 15, 2018
Wondering how you will meet the cost of a care home? Our guide sets out the options you should consider. https://t.co/HOXF2dzBFJ
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 15, 2018
Have a Christmas present from us :) Download for FREE our book '51 Tips To Help You Live Well With Dementia' - We normally sell this for £10 on Amazon. Just click the link to get it - https://t.co/XEfqStmrPN
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 15, 2018
Looking for information about #alzheimers care? Here's our short guide setting out the key things you should know. https://t.co/UBSgNdMU7v
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 15, 2018
Have you made a will yet? If not, we recommend you read this guide explaining why its important to do so. https://t.co/yutPv8MKip
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 15, 2018
Are you paying for your care? If so, have you found out if the #nhs has a responsibility to pay? Read our guide. https://t.co/7bYhWt5LtK
— UK Care Guide (@UKCareGuide) February 15, 2018
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Risk taking- dare you do it? Particularly as limitations begin to impact on our daily life, the risk involved in even the most basic daily activity has to be assessed- and now there’s a ‘fancy’ name for it: positive risk taking.
In the care sector, be it at home or in a home, it involves weighing up the potential benefits and harms of exercising choice, empowering people to be able to undertake daily life, to access opportunities and take worthwhile chances. It’s about giving the tools to minimise and prepare for risks that can’t be avoided, but managed.
Something as simple as going the loo is a perfect example. It may seem nothing to most of us, but if you have any degree of limitation in your balance, mobility, it can be a problem. And, as something we all do, on average eight times a day, it is actually something that deserves more acknowledgement than it receives.
Rosemarie Lawy and Jay Denton are perfect examples of how equipment can eliminate the need for care support, but deliver that protection from risk when they need it.
Both have had Closomat Aerolet toilet lifters fitted at their homes, to help them get on and off the toilet.
Rosemarie, who has Muscular Dystrophy, explains: “I can adjust the height to suit according to my level of tiredness and strength at the time. I was scared about falling off the toilet before. Not now, it gives me stability getting on, ‘going’ and getting off. Because it lifts me in the vertical, without tipping me, I feel in control and secure. And, on good days when I feel strong enough to leave my wheelchair at the bathroom door, it gives me the support to lean on whilst I turn and get myself organised. That feeling of independence! It is invaluable to my self confidence, and part of my exercise regime to retain what little muscle I have left.”
Adds Jay, who suffers from Multiple Sclerosis, “I never thought I’d get excited about a loo! I do now! Going to the loo if you’re disabled is one of the things that doesn’t even occur to you until you’re in that situation; it’s not on the radar. But when you are in that situation, it’s funny how little things make such a difference to your quality of life.
“The Aerolet gives me the adaptability, flexibility to still ‘go; without help, depending on how good or bad I’m feeling that day. It enables me to use my legs, if possible. How I am feeling depends on how high I need the unit to raise me to standing. Without it, on bad days, I could potentially end up sat there until someone came to help!”
It means that they are empowered to function with as little help as they need, safe in the knowledge that on difficult days, the support is there. Equipment can provide that variability; provision of care support not necessarily…
They took the risk, and demonstrate how positive management can help retain independence and dignity.
If you’d like to know more about toilet lifters and how they can help in positive risk management, click here:
http://www.clos-o-mat.com/index.php/products/toilet-lifters.html
By Robin Tuffley, marketing manager at Closomat, Britain’s top brand in independent toileting technology
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Did you know that around one in three adults over the age of 65 will have at least one fall a year? Around half of these people will suffer more frequent falls.
The real damage might not be caused by the fall itself, but rather by its effects in the hours, days and weeks that follow. If somebody who lives alone has a fall and they’re unable to get back up they could be left for hours, even days, without help. Going through such an experience can have huge medical and psychological effects.
Many people who go through such an experience can be left feeling vulnerable and scared in their own homes, worried about what might happen if they fall again.
The personal alarm service, provided by Lifeline24, is a great solution to these problems and concerns. Lifeline24 is an affordable, national provider of personal alarms and provides older people and their loved ones with peace of mind.
This blog post takes a closer look at the personal alarm service, providing an insight into the equipment used and the benefits older people will find by having an alarm in their home.
Personal alarms have been made specifically for older people who are living alone, people living with a long-term medical condition or those who are disabled. Of course, anybody looking for extra safety or peace of mind can benefit from a personal alarm.
It is particularly useful for those who live alone, and are at risk of a fall. Falls are the most common cause of injury related deaths in people over the age of 75. In fact, falls among older people are the most common cause of major trauma seen in hospitals.
If somebody lives alone and has a fall they may be unable to reach their phone to call for help. If they are unable to get up off the floor they could be left there for hours or even days in some cases.
A personal alarm gives older people a lifeline. With a pendant button around their neck or wrist, people can simply press a red button in situations like these and help will be found.
Having an alarm also provides family members and friends with the peace of mind that their loved one has somebody to call for help. The stress of worrying about scenarios like the one mentioned above can disappear.
It also means that the old and frail can continue to live independently whilst in the comfort of their own home – rather than having to move into a care home.
The personal alarm service provided by Lifeline24 includes the Lifeline Vi Alarm Unit and the MyAmie Pendant. Both parts are manufactured by Tunstall here in the UK.
The Lifeline Vi is the ‘hub’ of the personal alarm service. This is a small, stylish box which can be installed easily by the alarm user or a loved one. The unit is simply plugged into the mains power and the telephone socket, with the telephone going into the back of the box using the adapter provided.
Once everything is connected, a test call can be completed with the Care Team by pressing the red button. The Lifeline Vi includes a built-in microphone and loudspeaker, for clear communication between the Care Team and the alarm user in an emergency. The loudspeaker is loud enough so that it can be heard in another room.
The MyAmie Pendant has been designed with comfort and simplicity in mind. It can be worn around the wrist or around the neck, with both attachments included alongside the alarm.
It’s small and discreet with most alarm users never taking their pendant off. Yet the red button on the pendant is a third larger than the previous version. The MyAmie Pendant has the following features:
Waterproof – For use in the bath and shower.
100 Metre Range – For use outside in the garden.
869MHz European Social Alarm Frequency – It won’t interfere with any other medical equipment in the home.
It is the red pendant button that will be pressed by the alarm user if they have a fall or feel unwell at home.
Everybody who has a personal alarm from Lifeline24 is monitored by the Platinum Accredited Care Team. The team received this special accolade by the Telecare Services Association, the industry and standards body for Telecare and Telehealth in the UK.
The Care Team work 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to ensure that they are always there for alarm users. Once the red button has been pressed on the pendant or base unit, an alert call will be raised to the Care Team.
Within seconds a member of the team will respond over the base unit loudspeaker, asking the alarm user what has happened and if they’re okay. The situation is assessed, and the Care Team member will take the appropriate actions.
Commonly, this will involve them calling the alarm user’s emergency contacts. This is a list of family members, friends and neighbours provided by the alarm user. If the alarm user requires medical attention, the Care Team will also call for an ambulance.
The Care Team will also have the alarm user’s medical history on their system, which they can then pass on to the paramedics. This will help ensure that they are in best possible position to help once they arrive.
Don’t worry! If the Care Team don’t hear a response back from the alarm user they will assume that help is needed and will call for it immediately.
There are some myths out there about the personal alarm service and equipment. Fortunately, we can put your minds at ease and resolve these misconceptions for you:
“The Lifeline Pendant is uncomfortable, heavy and ugly.”
Although this may have been true in the past, with the MyAmie Pendant from Lifeline24 this is certainly not the case. Our pendant only weighs seven grams and is around the size of a watch face. It can also be worn multiple ways, including around the wrist, neck and on a belt clip or brooch.
“The Lifeline Pendant will break in the shower.”
This is not the case with the MyAmie Pendant. Alarm users can keep their pendant on whilst in the bath or shower as it is waterproof. This is vital as the bathroom can be a very slippery room and a common cause of falls and accidents in the home.
“I still won’t be able to call for help in a power cut.”
The Lifeline Alarm has a back-up battery which will power-up if a power cut occurs. It has a 40-hour charge and once power is restored it will begin to re-charge once again.
“The alarm won’t work if the wearer is outside in the garden.”
Our alarm will still work outside in the garden, and throughout the home, as it has a range of up to 100 metres.
“It will take a long time to install the alarm.”
Not only are the Lifeline Alarms delivered within 24 hours, for free, but as we mentioned above they can also be installed within a matter of minutes.
Lifeline24 hopes to provide peace of mind for its personal alarm users and their loved ones. Having a personal alarm can make such a difference, by giving older people a sense of security and allowing them to remain comfortable at home.
People who join Lifeline24 are full of praise about the service, sharing positive comments through our online reviews. Below are just a couple of the testimonials that we receive:
“Get a Lifeline, get a bit of security, and take away all your worries. I think that most elderly or disabled people have got a fear that if anything happens, what are they going to do? I’ve had it in the past, so they must have the fear of what if this happens to me. The Care Team do show that they do care for me and at the end of the day I really do feel safe with my Lifeline alarm.” – Peter Johnson
“The Care Team were extremely kind and understanding throughout the set-up of my alarm and I have to say that the installation was quite easy for me and my husband to complete. I chose to wear my pendant around my neck and I am proud to wear it, it’s not in any way uncomfortable and I can always tuck it inside my dress or blouse if I don’t want it on show.” – Joan Wood
The personal alarm is a product which qualifies for VAT Exemption. Customers will not pay any VAT if they have a long-term illness, a terminal condition or a disability. A long-term or chronic illness is one that lasts longer than three months.
There are many medical conditions which would qualify for VAT Exemption, including the following:
For further information about the personal alarm service please visit the Lifeline24 website. Alternatively, you can give the sales team a call on 0800 999 0400 or complete the ‘contact us’ form.
Order over the phone or online using the discount code “UKCARE10 “ to receive £10 off your personal alarm.
Alongside the personal alarm service, we also have a blog which provides older people with interesting and useful articles.
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