Home care real-life stories

David's story

NORTH LONDON

Read David’s story about arranging live-in care for his aunt, and how the family ensured she received the best support, particularly when carers changed.

Hall's story

70 | STRATFORD-UPON-AVON

Read Hall’s story about arranging home care for his mother, Doris, to allow her to remain living independently in her own home.

Jo's story

60 | RADNAGE

Read Jo’s story about the troubles she has faced to arrange care for her mother at home.

Frank O's story

64 | WALSALL

Read Frank’s story about his mother-in-law, Gladys, who had falls in her home. They made adaptations to ensure her home was as safe as possible.

Richard C's story

67 | HARROGATE

Read Richard's story about his mother who had a fall and required support at home. A great local company gave her the support she needed.

Frank O's story

64 | WALSALL

Read Frank's story about making changes to his mother’s home to ensure it was safe, after she returned home after a hospital stay.

Diane's story

57 | PINNER

Read Diane’s story about caring for her father, Jim, who has reduced mobility after a stroke and needed some help to stay independent at home.

Susan's story

MANCHESTER

Susan and Linda’s mother has vascular dementia, but at 95 still lives at home – read their story.

Lynne's story

82 | PEMBROKESHIRE

Read Lynne’s story about installing a stair lift into her home after a hip and knee replacement.

Neil's story

63 | LONDON

Read Neil’s story about home adaptations he made for his mother to make her safer, from a key safe to bathroom updates.

Richard's story

58 | SHEFFIELD

Read Richard’s story about his mother who still lives in her own home aged 92, with some help from assistive technology.

Tina's story

57 | ABERDEEN

Read Tina’s story about adapting part of her home for her mother-in-law who suffered a stroke.

Graham’s story

56 | SOUTH EAST ENGLAND

Read Graham’s story about his mum living with dementia and how they managed to get the best care to suit her needs.

Jenny’s story

60 | BANBURY

Read Jenny’s story about her father, who suffers from Alzheimer’s, and how she searched for a care home that specialised in dementia care.

Mandy’s story

57 | LONDON

When Maureen was first diagnosed with dementia, her family initially found it difficult to find the right information and support. Maureen and her daughter Mandy spoke to Which? about how they faced this daunting challenge.

Glynis's story

64 | MANCHESTER

Read Glynis’s story about caring her for mother in later life after she had a stroke, and how support from a carer made all the difference.

Lesley's story

52 | COUNTY DURHAM

Read Lesley’s story about her father, Richard, who become isolated and lonely after a stroke. Extra care housing was the perfect solution.

Sarah's story

62 | NORTHUMBERLAND

Read Sarah’s story about her mother who stayed in a care home while her family were on holiday – she liked it so much, she never left.

Isobel's story

60 | SANDBACH

Read Isobel’s story about her mother, Evelyn, who was caught out by postal and phone scams losing more than £80,000 over 20 years.