Category Guides

How to recognise phone, doorstep and online scams targeting older people, and simple steps families can take to stay safe.

Practical ways for family carers to take regular breaks, including carer's assessments, benefits and sitting services.

Accessible, enjoyable days out for older people around Altrincham, Wilmslow, Knutsford and Macclesfield, with tips for a comfortable trip.

Practical, compassionate steps for families when a parent is showing early signs of memory loss or has a new dementia diagnosis.

What live-in companionship involves, who it suits, what it does not include, and how it compares with moving to a care home.

A practical checklist for families when an older parent is coming home from hospital, from preparing the house to the first fortnight.

How to spot loneliness in an older parent, why it matters for health, and practical ways families can help.

Companionship and home care sound similar but are very different services. Here is how to tell which one your parent needs.