Chloe Standen, Author at Country Cousins

What to tell a new live-in carer about your parent

Choosing live-in care for a parent is a significant decision and it’s completely natural to wonder how you can help everything get off … Continued
Retirement villages vs live-in care

A retirement village and live-in care can both support independence in later life, but they do so in very different ways. One involves … Continued
Switching Live-In Care Providers: How to Change Smoothly

Deciding to switch live-in care providers can feel like a big step, especially when a familiar routine is involved. It’s completely natural to … Continued
Questions to Ask a Live-in Care Agency

Arranging care for someone you love is a big decision, and it often comes at a worrying time. But the right questions to … Continued
What to do when a dementia patient refuses care

It can be worrying when someone living with dementia refuses support that appears necessary for their safety or wellbeing. You may see that … Continued
How to make your home dementia friendly

The home can provide familiarity and reassurance for someone living with dementia, but changes in memory, perception and mobility can make everyday surroundings … Continued
What happens when live-in care ends?

No family starts arranging live-in care expecting to think about when it might end. The focus is usually on getting the right support … Continued
Helping an older parent cope with loneliness after the death of a partner

Losing a husband, wife, or long-term partner can change almost every part of daily life. Alongside grief, your parent may be adjusting to … Continued
How much does dementia care cost?

Planning for dementia care can feel daunting, particularly because there is no single price that applies to every person. Costs can begin with … Continued
Can a person with dementia have the same carer?

When someone is living with dementia, seeing a familiar face can make daily care feel more reassuring and predictable. A carer who knows … Continued