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.
Caring for your Mobility Scooters this Winter
We are into the dark, often bitterly cold, winter months and for those of you who are venturing out on your mobility scooters, this time of year can be somewhat challenging. From dark frozen mornings to wet winter days, the conditions aren't always ideal for those of...
Single Vs Dual Motor Riser Recliner Chairs
Families looking for mobility riser recliner chairs for elderly relatives are often faced with several decisions. There's a lot to choose from when it comes to choosing a riser recliner chair that's right for you, and it can all feel quite confusing. To help you make...
How much does it cost to run a Stairlift?
With energy prices around the country increasingly rising, it's natural for people to be concerned about how much their energy usage and cost are going to impact their overall bills. To put your mind at ease, we have answered some of the most common questions recently...
How to Look After Your Mobility Scooter Batteries
Mobility scooter batteries deliver the power that drives your scooter. Don’t get disappointed if the battery is discharged after a short period though. This doesn’t necessarily mean the quality of the battery is poor. Rather, it could be due to not looking after your...
What can you do to help your mum, dad, or other relative prepare for older age?
Whatever your age, it is important to have a conversation with your mum about how she wants to be supported now or in the future. You can’t read her mind and the only way to be sure you know what she wants is if you ask. Don’t wait for a crisis, because by then it...
Benefits of using an Independent Carer
The client can take on the responsibility and be in control of the care provided You and your carer can work together to assess your care needs without the need for third party interventionThe carer holds their own insurance cover The carer has responsibility to...
Interviewing a Carer
Interviewing a Carer – Example Questions The Role Explain your role as a carer Experience Tell me about your experience as a carer. What experience have you got? Training and qualifications What training and qualifications do you have? How relevant are they to ……..?...
Reducing the risk of Dementia
It is reported that around 50 million people around the world are living with Dementia, and with 10 million news cases reported each year, its growing at an alarming rate. Dementia can affect anyone and doesn’t discriminate against the elderly or the young and...
Tips to a healthier lifestyle
How can we live to be 100 and be happy? Unfortunately, I don’t have the answer to that or else I’d be a very rich woman indeed! I suspect we all know the secret to living longer. The NHS is keen to give us guidance on this; eat well and drink in moderation, move more...
How to look after yourself as a carer
Being a carer of a loved one can be challenging at times both physically and mentally. It can be extremely difficult for not just the person who is ill but also those responsible for their care. It is essential that you are taking care of your own mental health in...
Guide to Purchasing a Riser Recliner Chair
If you are living with mobility problems and find that you are sitting down for long periods whilst at home, a Riser Recliner Chair could help you.Do you understand the different types? Riser Recliners are separated into 2 main mechanical categories, single motor and...
How Live In Care reunited one man and his dog
“It’s about my Dad, Peter. He’s had a fall, spent a few days in hospital and is now in a care home”…. “They’re ok in there, but it isn’t home and he’s sad. Most of all he misses his pet dog, Gigi.” I was brought up in dog-owning household. We had black Labradors –...