Q13. I want to stay in my own home but am finding it difficult to manage: can I get any help with this?

A13. Yes. Local authorities recognise that people prefer to stay in their own homes and offer a range of services to enable them to do so.

These include:

• Meals on wheels
• Adaptations to your home, e.g. handrails
• Personal care
• Home help

Not every local authority offers the same range of services. You will have to check with yours to see what they can offer you.

They will conduct a ‘needs assessment’ to start with before deciding upon the type of help you need.

Find out more in our care at home section.

FAQS Index : A guide to Elderly Care

FAQs Intro

1. Is there more than one type of care home?
2. Which type of care home is right for me?
3. My mother has Alzheimer’s disease and requires care; how do I go about arranging this?
4. How much does a care home cost?
5. Why are care home fees so expensive?
6. Will I have to pay for all of my care home fees?
7. Will I have to sell my house to pay for my nursing home fees?
8. Can I get help towards the cost of my care?

9. What is a ‘needs assessment?’
10. I am not happy with the standard of care at my father’s care home; how do I make a complaint?
11. Are there alternatives to a care home?
12. How do I go about arranging help at home for my parents?
13. I want to stay in my own home but am finding it difficult to manage: can I get any help with this?
14. What is ‘sheltered accommodation'?
15. What is ‘assisted living?’