Chloe Standen, Author at Country Cousins

Is My Care Agency Regulated? What Families Need to Know

“Is my care agency regulated?” is one of the first things families check, and rightly so. Before you let someone into your home … Continued
When do people with dementia need 24-hour care?

There isn’t a particular stage of dementia when someone automatically needs 24-hour care. It depends much more on how dementia is affecting their … Continued
How to choose a live-in care company

Choosing a live-in care company is a big decision. You’re inviting someone into your home, or into the home of someone you love, … Continued
Balancing work and caring for elderly parents

Supporting an ageing parent while managing your own career and family life can feel difficult to balance. You’ll likely want to be there … Continued
Being the Only One Caring for a Parent: A Sole Carer’s Guide

As a sole carer, you are the one who picks up the phone at 2 am. You sort the medication, the shopping and … Continued
How to Build a Local Support Network for an Elderly Parent

A neighbour mentions your father hasn’t been out in a few days, or your mother lets slip that she skipped a meal because … Continued
The Cost of Dementia Care in the UK: A Guide

Around 982,000 people are living with dementia in the UK today, and that number is expected to reach 1.4 million by 2040. For … Continued
Daily Check-In Service for the Elderly: A Guide for Families

Many older people live at home and manage well on their own, but their families would feel more at ease knowing someone checks … Continued
Coping With the Guilt of Putting a Parent in Care

The guilt often arrives after the decision is made, not before. If you are wrestling with guilt about putting a parent in care, … Continued
Hoarding in Elderly Parents: Why It Happens and What to Do

If your loved one’s home has gradually filled up with belongings, you’ve probably wondered whether there’s cause for concern. Hoarding affects many older … Continued