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Navigating the care journey can be hard, that's why we've taken the time to put together a series of content from trusted team of experts to help guide the way.
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How to Have the Conversation About Care With Your Parents
How to raise it before something forces the decision, and what makes it worse.
Alex Sorisi
Sep 17, 2026
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6 minute read
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How Much Help Does Your Parent Actually Need?
How to tell what your parent actually needs, before something forces the decision.
Alex Sorisi
Sep 15, 2026
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6 minute read
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Attendance Allowance or PIP: Which One Applies to Your Parent?
Same idea for different ages, with one exception that is worth real money.
Alex Sorisi
Sep 3, 2026
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5 minute read
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NHS Continuing Healthcare: The Funding Most Families Never Hear About
Not means-tested, funds care at home in full, and almost nobody tells families it exists.
Alex Sorisi
Aug 24, 2026
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7 minute read
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Council Funding for Care at Home: How the Assessment Actually Works
The needs assessment is free and open to everyone. Here is how both stages actually work.
Alex Sorisi
Aug 19, 2026
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6 minute read
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Do You Have to Sell Your House to Pay for Care?
For care at home, the house is not counted. Here is how the England rules actually work.
Alex Sorisi
Aug 13, 2026
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7 minute read
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Attendance Allowance: What It Is, Who Can Claim, and How It Can Help Pay for Care at Home
Worth up to £5,959 a year, not means-tested, and widely missed. Who can claim and how.
Alex Sorisi
Aug 10, 2026
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8 minute read
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What to Do When an Elderly Parent Suddenly Needs Help
Calm, practical first steps when a parent's situation changes suddenly.
Alex Sorisi
Aug 6, 2026
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7 minute read
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Early Signs a Parent May Need Dementia Care at Home
The early signs a parent may benefit from dementia care, and how to act without panic.
Alex Sorisi
Aug 4, 2026
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8 minute read
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