Growing older and more dependent? - then read on...

Growing older and more dependent upon friends and family is an inevitable part of life. Many people have a healthy and independent old age, but if you are finding it hard to cope independently, or feel you don’t want to have to rely on family and friends anymore, then looking for care and can be a daunting support task, be it at home or in a residential care home.

Looking for such help is fraught with emotion and a sense of responsibility, particularly if you are looking for someone other than yourself.

Common questions asked are: -
•    How do I know I will be able to afford it?
•    As primary carer what are my legal responsibilities?
•    Should I go into a residential home, or can support be offered in my own home?
•    How do I find the Care facility which suits my loved one’s needs?

A group of experts in the field have got together to offer anyone help and support in the area of Care to help you find the answers to these questions.
We are all professionals in our fields, and are offering open evenings for you to come and seek advice on Care for you or a loved one. These evenings are free of charge and free of obligation.

Who are these experts?

Louise Bruce – Director/Owner of Melrose Care Ltd.
Provider of residential Nursing Care at a Nursing home rated ‘Excellent’ (3 stars) in Worthing, Louise has a long career in the Health care industry (both NHS and Independent sectors) and can advise on what individuals should expect and look for from Residential care facilities.

Karen Granger and Sarah Hesselgrave – Just Care Consultancy.
Karen and Sarah’s expertise lies in matching the individual with the best care facility available. They have a wealth of expertise in the industry and an in depth knowledge of all the Care providers in the county. They can also advise on Continuing Health Care funding (NHS funding).

Helen & Carl Hancorn - Managing Director - Kardinal Healthcare/Mobility.
Disability equipment supplies and Domiciliary care agency. Helen and Carl can provide expertise in how to navigate the Domiciliary care sector (i.e. Care at home).

Ian Macara – Partner – Bennet Griffin solicitors.
Ian’s speciality is legal services for the elderly and can advise on making your will and Power of Attorney. He can answer queries on obligations for carers under the mental capacity act and all matters to do with Probate.

Tom Scott – Managing Director – The Care Fees Advice Agency.
Tom specialises in advice about entitlements/benefits and helping you to find the best way to meet those care fees – for life.

The evenings are at Melrose Care Home, 7-11 Wykeham Road, Worthing BN11 4JG.

They are completely free of charge, and there is no obligation to take up further services with any of the providers represented.

5.30pm. in the conservatory, on the following Tuesdays.

2010
October 12th
November 16th
December 14th

2011
January 18th
February 15th
March 15th
April 12th
May 17th
June 14th

Note: These dates may change, so do ring ahead on 07917 674585 to check and leave a message.

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