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What is respite care and how does it work?
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What is respite care and how does it work?

Respite care is often an important part of treatment and care for people dealing with the elderly. Often it is used after a hospital discharge or to give your regular carer or family member a break.

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What is end of life care?
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What is end of life care?

End-of-life care is treatment, care and support for people who are nearing the end of their lives. It is an important part of palliative care and aims to help people live as comfortably as possible in their last months, weeks or days of life.

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What is the difference between live-in and hourly care?
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What is the difference between live-in and hourly care?

Understanding the different care options out there can be confusing if you want to stay in your own home and not go into a care home.

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Home care options for the elderly
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Home care options for the elderly

Understand the different options available for your loved one and the key questions you need to think about.

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What help can I get in Berkshire?
Berkshire

What help can I get in Berkshire?

There are many organisations than can help us in providing care and support for older and vulnerable people across Berkshire.

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What help can I get in Buckinghamshire?
Buckinghamshire

What help can I get in Buckinghamshire?

There are many organisations than can help us in providing care and support for older and vulnerable people across Buckinghamshire.

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What help can I get in Oxfordshire?
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What help can I get in Oxfordshire?

There are many organisations than can help us in providing care and support for older and vulnerable people across Oxfordshire.

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Talking about care: How to persuade elderly parents or vulnerable adults to accept care
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Talking about care: How to persuade elderly parents or vulnerable adults to accept care

Starting the conversation about care is never easy. Decisions about when to do it, how to do it and who to involve often make us put the conversation off, even when we know it is only going to get harder.

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What is a care plan?
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What is a care plan?

A Care Plan is a key tool for people receiving care and support. It helps to clearly identify what care is needed and who is going to provide this care.

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What is the difference between a care home and home care?
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What is the difference between a care home and home care?

Is home the right place for us to grow old as life becomes more challenging, or should we go into a care home?

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