Clare chats with Family Lawyer for over 35 years and now successful Author, Helen Garlick. Helen kindly shares her personal journey through family care, dementia and the emotional and practical challenges of navigating care decisions for elderly loved ones. This episode offers insights into the importance of compassion, legal frameworks and support systems in elder care.

Find out more about Helen at her website www.helengarlick.com 

Clare explores the complex process of decision making for loved ones needing care, focusing on capacity, legal frameworks and the practical steps for families to consider.

Sandra shares her extensive experience in nursing, focusing on community care, decision making around care homes and insights into quality care. Clare and Sandra chat candidly about the emotional and practical aspects of caring for loved ones and what to look for in a care home.

Understand the complex landscape of funding care for loved ones. Clare covers private, local authority, NHS CHC and annuity options. This is a must hear introduction in to who pays for your loved ones care, how to qualify for support and what to consider in planning for care costs.

In this heartfelt interview, we explore the emotional and practical challenges of caring for an aging parent with complex health needs. Roz kindly shares with us her personal insights on decision making, support systems and the importance of compassionate care.

Deciding to seek care for a loved one can be an overwhelming experience. Whether it’s an aging parent or a friend in need, knowing where to start and what steps to take next is crucial. In this episode, Clare will explore the essential steps to take when considering care options, providing valuable insights to help you navigate this challenging journey.

When is the right time to consider residential care for a loved one? This question weighs heavily on many families as they navigate the complexities of aging and care. In this episode, Clare explores the emotional and practical factors involved in making this crucial decision, providing insights to help you determine the right path for your loved one.

An introduction to The Care Essentials. 10 minute episodes, where we look at some of the essential know how and not knows that can be the difference between a terrible or beautiful experience of the world of care for older adults.