When you move to a retirement residence, you’re going to be living a completely different life. Most retirement homes have an apartment style rooms and a range of communal areas, so there’s a lot of socialising, but of course you get a certain degree of privacy too. You do have to make some adjustments though, …

Sometimes there’s no better place than a care home for a mother, father or grandparent. In a nursing home, you’re often guaranteed skilled nurses, care facilities and the clean accommodation. That said, not every care home is up to scratch, and it’s important that you and your parent/grandparent visit various care homes before you decide …