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.

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.