Home Care Advice
In this category you can find articles relating to home care advice. Many people prefer to receive care at home when they get older, or for health reasons at any age. Our articles have information on how to find the right type of care at home for you, how much you can expect to pay for your care, how it may affect your state pension, and what help you can get with home care services costs for your local council or social services department.
We understand that finding care for yourself or your loved one can be incredibly stressful; particularly if you don’t know anything about the care available in your area, how it works or what it costs. It can be very confusing, but we’re here to help. We offer a care needs assessment as a starting point and go from there.
Great Park Homecare offer a variety of domiciliary care and support options including personal care, care for older people, care for people with dementia, long term or short term care, live-in care, care for those that need a little companionship day to day and much more.
You can also find details of our latest reports from the Care Quality Commission in our home care advice. The CQC are the independent regulator of all health and social care services across England. Their job is to ensure that the care provided in our clients’ homes meets the National Standards of quality and safety.
Benefits of home care
Home care allows independence, comfort and dignity The benefits of home care services for individuals and their families are numerous, making it a popular option for those who need additional support. The advantages of home care services include: Staying at Home With...Preventing social isolation in the elderly
Elderly loneliness during winter and beyond The Festive Fantasy During the festive period, television and movies showcase happy families jumping on planes, on trains and into cars to spend a happy Christmas together. You can picture it now… In a blur of red,...
Winter home safety tips for the elderly
Getting ready for the winter weather The winter months are nearly upon us and as the weather gets colder, Keeping warm and safe becomes increasingly important for our seniors. If you have a loved one that is elderly and lives alone, helping them stay safe is...

The Importance of Social Interaction For Elderly People
The Importance of Social Interaction For Elderly People What is the importance of social interaction for elderly folks? Let’s talk about it. When it comes to social interactions, most of us don’t think about them too deeply. We go and see friends, family, or even just...
