Care Homes Help & Advice

Residential care homes offer fantastic support to individuals of all ages and with a range of needs, most commonly used by elderly individuals who may require a little additional support and assistance.

Below are some great advice articles for people who are considering using their services for themselves or a loved one.

If you have any questions please contact us for further advice and guidance.

  • Respite - Care Home vs Home Care

    Are you currently contemplating whether to organise respite care at home or in a care home setting? We have outlined the pros & cons of both for you!

  • The Care Landscape - Making Sense of it all!

    Finding care is hard enough without having to learn the language of the social care sector! This simple guide explains whose who and how they are relevant to you in your search for care.

  • Can I Take a Pet into a Care Home?

    Moving into a care facility does not have to mean saying farewell to your beloved pet. There are many care homes which would be delighted to welcome your pet as well as yourself into their home, saving you the heartache of parting ways.

  • 5 of the Most Beautiful Care Homes in the UK

    Who loves taking a peek at luxurious properties? We do! View a selection of 5 UK care homes we are loving the look of at TrustedCare.

  • What is Convalescent Care?

    Convalescent Care is a term used to describe the short-term support provided by skilled professionals to individuals who are recovering from an illness, operation or injury.

  • Top 5 Questions to ask a Care Home Provider when Visiting

    There are plenty of things you can ask a care home during your visit, but we have narrowed these down to 5 questions to help you make a decision.

  • Care Home Fees - What Happens When the Money Runs Out?

    Paying for care privately can be an expensive undertaking with the pending question "what happens when the money runs out?", we explore the options.

  • Dementia Friendly Days Out

    Spontaneous trips out may be a thing of the past but there are dementia cafes, English Heritage sites and museums which are making every effort to be dementia-friendly.

  • Dental Care in Care Homes

    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has highlighted that many people in care homes are not getting good enough oral health care.

  • What is Power of Attorney (POA)?

    A power of attorney is a legal document allowing a person(s) to make decisions on your behalf, or to act on your behalf if you are no longer able to or want to make your own decisions.

  • What You Need to Know About Dehydration in Older People

    Due to natural physiological changes as a result of the ageing process, older people are at higher risk of becoming dehydrated and must be aware of the risks.

  • What are the 9 Types of Diabetes?

    You may be aware of the most common types of diabetes, those being Type 1, Type 2 and gestational diabetes but did you know that there are also 6 other types?!

Previous Page 2 of 5 Next

Have a question about Care Homes or need support in finding one?

Speak with one of our specialist Care Adviser for free who can help answer any questions you have about residential care homes.