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Post No18...Winter Pressures in hospitals – why avoiding hospitals is important for the elderly.

Introduction: Before getting going on this post, it is worth noting how much the NHS and its staff do for us as a nation. The staff heroically work long hours in challenging conditions, with more needing to be done to support them at government level. Anyway, rant over… At this

Social isolation

Post No17…Keeping older people connected through technology.

Introduction: During the Covid-19 pandemic, the subject of isolation became something everyone was talking about. People of all ages can be isolated, and sadly there is more in the community than we may realise on the surface. With the ability to see each other face to face reduced, many of

Infographic

Post No16…How care homes categorise Nursing Dementia care - Infographic

This infographic is the second in a three part series about the different types of dementia care available in care homes. A more detailed version of this topic can be found here. Although all care homes will have slightly different views, the care needs and behaviours listed in the graphic

Common Questions

Post No15…5 Useful Questions to Ask Care Homes

Introduction When speaking with families about care placements, you begin to realise how many people are learning ‘on the job’. Going back to my first ever post This is New to Me, it is apparent that forward planning in the care sector is something most people seldom want to do,

Infographic

Post No14...6 Useful Questions to Ask Care Homes - Infographic

This infographic lists six common questions that people ask about care homes, and will later be followed up with six more as there are so indeed so many. You can also find a written, more detailed version of this infographic here. Like most sectors the care industry can be quite

Falls

Post No13…6 Reasons Why Preventing Falls is so Important for the Elderly

Introduction: When speaking with families about reasons they are considering a care package, there is a very high percentage of them speaking about falls. A very severe fall can cause breakages or fractures, leading to an extended stay in hospital which can be detrimental both physically and mentally. Equally, repeated

Infographic

Post No12...The Fall Circle - Infographic

This infographic is linked to the post 6 Reasons Why Preventing Falls is so Important for the Elderly. The Fall Circle is a concept I thought of whilst writing the post, and represents the idea that a fall can lead to other ongoing issues, and those same issues can then

Infographic

Post No11...How care homes categorise Residential Dementia care - Infographic

This infographic has been designed to show some of the care needs and behaviours that care homes class as Residential Dementia. For a more detailed breakdown of the types of dementia care available in care homes, please click here. Residential Dementia care is provided in an environment that does not

Industry Insight

Post No10...Moving a loved one into a carehome: A Four Step Guide

Introduction When it comes to choosing a care home, most families are unfamiliar with the process. As discussed in my very first post This Is New to Me, many families also have uncertainties about what they need to do once a care home has been selected. This post has been

Infographic

Post No9...Residential Homes Vs Nursing Homes - Infographic

Introduction This infographic has been designed to show some of the key differences between residential homes and nursing homes. For more detailed post on this topic, please see the written version here. As the graphic reflects, some providers are opting to open residential homes rather than nursing homes. This could

Dementia Care

Post No8……The 3 types of dementia care available in care homes, and how they differ.

Introduction When families are looking for dementia care, there is often an overarching concern about whether the care home will be able to manage the changing care needs that are linked to the persons dementia. This a fair concern because not all care homes will be set up to manage

Finance

Post No7….What is NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC) and how do I apply for it?

Introduction – What is FNC? Funded Nursing Care (FNC) is an amount of money that can be claimed as a contribution towards a person’s nursing fees when they are in a nursing home. The amount payable changes most years in April, and as of the year 2024 / 2025, FNC funding

Falls

Post No6…3 Ways Dehydration Has Huge Health Impacts on the Elderly

Although the recent heatwave has come to an end, we arguably may now see an increase in prolonged hot conditions in the UK. Dehydration can affect anyone young or old with serious health implications, but in the elderly, it can cause a circle of problems that can be concerning for

Common Questions

Post No5…3 things families say to a loved one, when they don’t know what to say

Introduction: Deciding to look into care for a loved one is an extremely difficult decision, and knowing what to say to them about it is even harder. As a result, a number of families often ask me what the best approach is, or ask what other people might have said.

Finance

Post No4….Hospital Discharging on the D2A Pathway – What is it?

Introduction: In this post I will be explaining the purpose of the D2A (Discharge 2 Assess) pathway and how it is funded. The D2A process is often something of an unknown to families, although they may have heard the term being used by the hospital discharge team at some stage.

Industry Insight

Post No3…5 Differences Between Purpose Built and Converted Care Homes

Introduction: After previously writing about the difference between nursing homes and residential homes it seemed a good idea to discuss this particular topic further. It’s always worth looking at both when seeking a potential care placement, which is why I wanted to write about the 5 key differences between

Industry Insight

Post No2...Residential Homes Vs Nursing Homes, What's the Difference?

So, here we go, blog post number 2. I thought I’d follow on from the starting point ‘this is new to me’ with this one because, like the last, it is a very common topic that often comes up in conversation. For the infographic version of this topic, please

Common Questions

Welcome to...Post No1 'This is New to Me'

Hi there, and welcome to The Care Whisperer, a place of discussion, thoughts, experiences and information about some of the uncertainties people face when navigating their way through the senior care industry. I have rather aptly titled my first blog ‘This is New to Me’, partly because it is as

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So, What's Next?

Post No46...Infographic - a four step guide to moving a loved one into a care home. This is The Care Whisperer, a brand new site by Christopher Roby that's just getting started. Things will be up running here shortly, but you can subscribe in the meantime if