At Cheshire Later Life Hub we want to provide you with various advice and tips from our trusted professionals.
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Mobility Products
Ranging from household adaptations to mobility scooters and stairlifts.
Financial Advice
Offering clients over the age of 50 advice and guidance on a range of later life lending options.
Care at Home
Support from Care Assistants in your own home able to help with daily living tasks such as personal care, meals, companionship, medication.
Legal Advice
Advice on financial and property affairs, along with health and care; navigating issues regarding care home fees, Will preparation and trust and estate administration.
Carer & Family Support
Independent social care advice for anyone who is unsure of where or how to source appropriate care for a loved one.
Independent Carers
Providing a framework of support and guidance to care seekers so that they can access self-employed carers safely.
Tackling Difficult Conversations
When dealing with a loved ones' health a lot of difficult conversations can arise. It can be anything from what next steps are in their care journey, telling them they need more support, helping them understand you can’t be with them all of the time. All of these...
Understanding care – Questions to ask homecare companies
Understanding care options for your Mum. Finding the right type of care for your Mum is challenging. Often, it is left to one child in the family to sort out everything that Mum needs - especially in an emergency situation, following a fall or medical event, for...
Looking For Care – Questions to ask and prepare.
A daughter looks to improve her parents care situation - and take the stress off her own shoulders. When Caroline began looking at how her parents, Barbara and Jeremy, could receive better care than she could give them, it was initially daunting and confusing....
Giving Gifts and Paying Tax: Considerations for Inheritance Tax Planning
Giving gifts to relatives is a tradition that many of us are accustomed to but considering the tax implications is a process which is often overlooked. If your estate may be subject to inheritance tax (IHT). Thoughtful planning can ensure that your generosity is both...
The Benefits of Registering Your Will
Creating a Will is one of the most important steps in securing your family’s future and ensuring that your assets are distributed according to your wishes after your death. Few people appreciate the importance of registering your Will after it is created. Despite...
Caring for Mum after a fall at home – and a diagnosis of dementia
Getting the right care for Mum after a fall – and a diagnosis of dementia – can be challenging and emotionally draining for the family.
This is Mary’s – and her daughter Megan’s – story.
Preventing Falls in the Shower
Falling In The Shower Falling in the bathroom is a very realistic scenario that we could experience later on in our adult lives. It can be a scary and potentially dangerous situation, as slipping on a wet surface or losing our balance are the main causes. By the end...
Caring for those living with dementia.
When caring for those living with dementia, many factors need to be considered. This story explores how one couple overcame the challenges of the husband's increasing forgetfulness and physical problems associated with Alzheimer's disease, and with their family found...
PAYING FOR THE RISING COST OF CARE
According to Age UK, the current average cost of staying in a residential care home is around £800 to £1,078 a week. These costs are average figures and can vary depending on the type of care provided and the location of the residential care home. It is estimated that...
A Co-Ordinated Approach to Care
The provision of care in the UK is in need of a co-ordinated approach. This article looks at the challenges faced by the NHS when it comes to elderly care and hospital discharge; social services in supporting vulnerable older people; and families seeking care at a...
Benefits Of The Practice Of Yoga And Pilates
Benefits Of The Practice Of Yoga And Pilates Regular exercise can have a positive impact on physical health, as well as mental and emotional well-being, by providing more energy and increased self-confidence. As a person ages, mobility and balance tend to decrease as...
How to Manage Incontinence at Night?
How To Manage Incontinence At Night? Whatever time of the day you are dealing with incontinence, can seem like an uphill battle. However, struggling with incontinence during the night can seem impossible to manage as it disrupts your sleep and lifestyle....