CARE HOMES CAREERS FIND A CARE HOME CONTACT US Help & advice We are committed to supporting older people and their relatives and have used our knowledge and expertise to produce a range of useful guides. Our guides have been produced by our care team experts and include real life experiences of older people and their families. They cover subjects such as how to communicate with a loved one who is living with dementia and choosing a care home. Resident story Dementia advice Health & wellbeing Advice on moving in Advice for carers About care homes Select category SUBMIT DEMENTIA ADVICE Dementia experts share advice on how Bonfire Night may not be fun for everyone Bonfire night is a time for fireworks and bonfires in the chilly autumn air to remember Guy Fawkes’ and his failed attempt to blow up the Houses of... HEALTH & WELLBEING Staying hydrated in later life Dehydration is a common problem in later life, however, all of us need at least 6-8 glasses of water a day to support our bodies to say healthy. ABOUT CARE HOMES What are Care UK care homes really like? We take the popular myths about care homes and compare them to what life is really like in a Care UK care home. HEALTH & WELLBEING Top 10 tips for eating as we age Supporting someone to have a positive mealtime experience can significantly affect a person’s enjoyment of food. RESIDENT STORY Start small - Olive’s story Olive’s story shows that when it comes to planning outings or outdoor activities for a loved one living with dementia, it is perfectly okay to start small. RESIDENT STORY Going at a slower pace – Shelagh’s story Shelagh was diagnosed with dementia in 2012, and her story shows that sometimes choosing a slower pace of life can lead to more outdoor adventures for carers... ADVICE FOR CARERS 5 ways to take care of yourself Whether you’re a full time carer or are balancing your responsibilities with a full-time job, it’s important to care for yourself too. DEMENTIA ADVICE Tips for coping with difficult conversations Your loved one can’t help the way they are behaving so you certainly can’t either. DEMENTIA ADVICE Effective communication Every person living with dementia is an individual with individual needs DEMENTIA ADVICE Tips for having meaningful conversations Helpful advice on how to involve those living with dementia in all conversations, SHOW MORE Further sources of helpful information Sources of advice and support As well as the information on this website we have collated a number of links to other useful wesbites offering guidance, advice and practical help when searching for care and support for yourself or a loved one READ MORE Glossary of terms Whatever type of care you are looking for, you may come across various new terms. We explain some of the typical ones you might meet. READ MORE TOP About Care UK Press & media Feedback & complaints Careers at Care UK Legal & regulatory information Privacy & data policy Cookies policy Care UK ©2021 - All Rights Reserved Welcome to Care UK. To provide a more relevant experience for you, we use cookies to enable some website functionality. Cookies help us to deliver content tailored to your needs and location and enable you to share that content more easily on social media. For more information, please review our Cookies Policy and Privacy Statement. MANAGE MY COOKIES YES, I'M HAPPY