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  1. Do I have to sell my home to pay for care?

    We explain the means test and property and when you have to sell your home to pay for care. Find out more information from Age UK. Read now.

  2. Paying for care

    Social care services aren't usually provided free of charge. You might be entitled to help with costs from your local council, or you may have to cover the full costs of your care. Find out more with Age

  3. Paying for residential care

    Care home fees can range hugely depending on the facilities or location of the home. Find out how to make residential home costs manageable from Age UK.

  4. Will there be new rules about paying for social care?

    The current Government haven't published any new rules about paying for social care. Find out more from Age UK.

  5. Support moving into a care home

    When someone moves out of their own home and goes into a care home, it can be a traumatic time. Here are some tips from Age UK on how to make it easier.

  6. Looking after yourself as a carer

    When you care for someone, it can be easy to overlook your own needs. But it’s important that make time for yourself, too. Find out more with Age UK.

  7. Owning a pet

    can have a positive effect on our health and wellbeing. A study at Cambridge University found that owning a pet can improve our general health in less than a month, with pet owners reporting fewer minor ... which can help reduce our heart rate and lowering  blood pressure . Other studies indicate that owning a pet can reduce cholesterol, reducing the risk of heart attack – and one US study found that

  8. Paying for homecare

    Care services at home aren’t usually free. However, you may be entitled to help with the cost of homecare from your local council. Find out more from Age UK.

  9. Be your own boss

    aged 65 and over has more than doubled in the past five years. Read Age UKs guide on how to be your own boss to get started.

  10. Caring for someone with dementia

    If the person you care for is diagnosed with dementia, you don’t have to manage on your own. Find out more with Age UK.

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