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Learn about the benefits, support and rights you have as a carer to help you through this difficult time.
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Financing care
Learn about funding options for home care, home adaptations and care homes, together with Attendance Allowance, gifting assets and Power of Attorney.
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Talking about care options

Our guide offers advice about effective communication, to help you to have a conversation with a loved one about future home care and housing options.

Starting a conversation about care

It can be difficult to broach a subject that might upset a loved one. If you need to discuss something important, a little planning should help things go more smoothly.

How to communicate effectively

We help you to get the best out of difficult discussions by voicing concerns tactfully, asking the right questions and listening carefully.

How to deal with difficult conversations

We help you to understand your loved one’s reactions in a difficult conversation and offer advice on how to overcome common challenges.

Communicating with someone who has dementia

Often people with dementia experience difficulties with language and communication. Here, we offer advice on how to overcome common barriers.

Discussing dementia care options

If your loved one has dementia, you may need to take a different approach to discussing care options.
Real-life stories
Geoff's story
68 | CAERNARFON
Read Geoff’s story about looking after his mother, first in his home with his wife, and then by arranging for her move to a care home.
Elizabeth's story
63 | BRIGHTON
Elizabeth had open and honest discussions about care options with her parents well before their needs changed – read her story.
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Cost of care and eligibility in England
Care costs in your area
Use our simple tool to find out how much care might cost in England and what financial support is available.

Further reading

Planning respite care

We explain the importance of planning ahead, how to access local authority respite care and things to consider when ...

What is dementia?

We explain spotting the signs of dementia symptoms and the main types of dementia, including Alzheimer’s and vascular ...

Paying for a care home

We explain options for paying for a care home, from local authority support to paying yourself, known as self-funding, ...

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