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When a Parent Living with Dementia Won't Accept Help, Timing Matters More Than Persuasion
If you're trying to persuade a parent living with dementia to accept some support at home, and it isn't going well, you're not doing anything wrong. This is one of the hardest conversations a family can have, and it rarely goes the way you'd hope on the first attempt.

Claire
Jul 34 min read


Advice for Families: How to Choose the Right Homecare Provider
In this video, Chris Gage, Co-founder of Thrive Homecare, discusses what families should look for when choosing a homecare provider and why the quality of the relationship is often just as important as the support itself.

Claire
Jun 182 min read


Advice for Families: Feeling Guilty? It's OK to Ask for Help
In this video, Chris Gage, Co-founder of Thrive Homecare, discusses one of the most common emotions families experience when considering support for a parent, partner, or relative: guilt.

Claire
Jun 182 min read


Advice for Families: Why Do Families Delay Getting Homecare?
In this video, Chris Gage, Co-founder of Thrive Homecare, explores some of the most common reasons families delay arranging homecare, and why seeking support earlier can often improve quality of life for everyone involved.

Claire
Jun 182 min read


Advice for Families: When Should You Start Homecare?
In this video, Chris Gage, Co-founder of Thrive Homecare, discusses why waiting for a crisis can create unnecessary stress for families, and why exploring support options earlier often leads to better outcomes for everyone involved.

Claire
Jun 182 min read


What Do We Mean By Wellbeing?
wellbeing is about far more than physical health alone. It encompasses every aspect of a person's life, from their relationships and sense of purpose to their independence, confidence, and happiness.

Claire
Jun 174 min read


My Parents Say They Don’t Need Help. How Can I Talk to Them About Care at Home?
Worried your parents need more support but they insist they are fine? Here’s how to talk about help at home without making them feel pressured, judged or less independent.
Chris
May 266 min read


Understanding Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and How It Can Support You
Continuing Healthcare (CHC) is a package of care funded entirely by the NHS for individuals who have significant ongoing healthcare needs.

Claire
May 42 min read


Can Live-In Care Reduce Fall Risk?
Falls are one of the most significant and life-changing risks facing older adults in the UK today. They are not only a leading cause of injury, but often mark a turning point, impacting confidence, independence and long-term health.

Claire
Apr 305 min read


10 Signs You Might Need Support at Home: And What to Do Next
Noticing the early signs that you might benefit from some extra help at home isn’t about losing independence, it’s about protecting it.
Chris
Apr 223 min read


Using Equity Release to Pay for Care: What You Need to Know
For many homeowners, a significant portion of wealth is tied up in property. Equity release can be one way of unlocking that value to fund care & support at home.

Claire
Apr 143 min read


10 Signs Your Elderly Parent Needs Support at Home: And What to Do Next
Recognising the early signals that your elderly parent needs help at home can make a meaningful difference to their safety, independence and quality of life.

Claire
Apr 23 min read


Paying for Care as a Retired Homeowner: Understanding Your Options
For many retired homeowners, the family home represents security. When care needs increase, it is natural to worry about how those costs will be funded and whether savings or property will have to be used.
Chris
Mar 53 min read


The True Cost of Homecare: Why £20/hr Isn’t Realistic
Delivering excellent support at home isn’t just about showing up – it’s about highly trained colleagues, safe staffing ratios, and time to provide meaningful engagement and wellbeing-focused activities.

Claire
Jan 22 min read


Care Homes vs Live-in Care: Supporting Independence in Kent
This article will guide you through the differences, benefits, and considerations of both options, helping you make an informed decision with confidence.
Studio
Nov 24, 20254 min read


Living Well With Dementia: Insights from Thrive Homecare
Chris and Alise discuss how early support is beneficial, how understanding behaviours and symptoms can be a comfort to families and how social interaction reduces isolation and fear.

Claire
Nov 3, 20251 min read


How to Prevent Falls and Support Confidence at Home
With the right support, environment, and confidence-building, falls can be prevented, helping people stay active, independent, and well for longer.

Claire
Oct 28, 20252 min read


How to Choose the Right Homecare Provider in Kent
In this video, our Co-founder Chris Gage and Director of Wellbeing Alise Kirtley share their thoughts on what really matters when choosing a homecare provider in Kent. Their message is simple but powerful: good homecare is about relationships, not tick-boxes.

Claire
Sep 8, 20252 min read


When Is the Right Time to Get Care and Support?
It’s a question many families ask themselves: “When is the right time to arrange care and support for the person I love?”

Claire
Sep 1, 20252 min read


Supporting People with Dementia to Eat Well
Mealtimes are about much more than just nutrition, they are an essential part of wellbeing, social connection, and daily routine. For people living with dementia, however, traditional approaches to meals can sometimes be overwhelming.

Claire
Aug 19, 20252 min read
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