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Home safety and care options

Making the home safer, weighing up care settings and getting the practical support you are entitled to.

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Advice · 4 min readComparing the cost of care at home, sheltered housing and care homesA breakdown of the real costs of staying at home, sheltered housing, care homes and nursing homes in the UK, plus the financial support available to older people and their families.
Advice · 3 min readHow to get a Blue Badge for someone with dementiaThe Blue Badge scheme has been extended to include people with hidden disabilities, including dementia — here's who's eligible and how to apply.
Advice · 3 min readFive ways to make stairs safe for someone with dementiaPractical, low-cost ways to prevent stair falls for someone living with dementia, from better contrast and lighting to handrails, ramps and stairlifts.
Advice · 6 min read6 easy ways to make a dementia-safe kitchenPractical, easy-to-apply ways to keep a loved one with dementia safe and independent in the kitchen, from fire risks to everyday forgetfulness.
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