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June’s husband self-funded care from age 75. June cared for her husband at home after he had a stroke. He later went into hospital following a fall and was diagnosed with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). Having looked after her husband…
June, aged 72, has three adult children. She has a degree and worked as a social worker and is now retired. June’s husband, John, was diagnosed with progressive supranuclear palsy...
Dan Harbour is managing director of Beacon CHC, a social enterprise providing free advice, expert information and affordable casework for families navigating the continuing healthcare system.
Dan has in-depth knowledge of NHS continuing healthcare (CHC) and funded nursing care. He and his team advise on eligibility for help with the cost of care.
Gordon’s wife self-funded care from age 79. Over the past 10 years, Gordon has been managing his wife’s care needs. He has occasional help from a carer who has experience of working with people with dementia but, in the main,…
Gordon, aged 76, is a retired head of a banking organisation. He and his wife have been married for 20 years and have five adult children from previous marriages. His...
Gary, Jackie’s husband, self-funded care from age 66. Gary retired at age 56 after a series of strokes caused by a rare syndrome. He received disability allowance which has now changed to Personal Independence Payment (PIP). As Jackie receives her…
Jackie, aged 69, and her husband Gary, aged 66, are retired and live in a first floor apartment with steep stairs. They also own a property that they let out...
Peter’s wife self-funded care from age 77. Peter’s wife was diagnosed with dementia at 71 and they moved to a smaller house which was purpose-built for her needs. They paid for adaptations and equipment for the house as well as…
Peter, aged 84, is a retired chartered engineer. He is widowed and has four children; his daughter is a doctor who has experience of older people’s health care. Late in...
Rosemary cared for her husband at home for a number of years before making the difficult decision that it was time for him to move to residential care. Rosemary shares insights into what constitutes good care and what to look…
Rosemary, age 65, retired from her role as a senior manager in local government to care for her husband, a former teacher and college principal. Her husband’s care costs were...
Jennifer self-funded care from age 65. Jennifer and her husband purchased a property in a retirement village that could offer ongoing nursing and specialist dementia care. Jennifer feels secure and has the freedom to live life as she chooses. She…
Jennifer, aged 74, is a retired GP and has lived in a retirement village for 9 years. She is widowed and has three children who live in various countries around...
Sinclair and and his wife Audrey self-funded care from age 92. When Audrey started to show signs of dementia, the couple began to look at retirement accommodation. After a spell in hospital, Audrey was discharged to residential care. Audrey and…
Sinclair, aged 92, is a retired RAF officer and his wife Audrey was a sonographer before having their three children. He and Audrey self-fund care in a residential nursing home...
Nadra’s father self-funded care from age 90. Nadra and her brother have helped their mother and father to manage care. When Nadra’s father had a heart attack the hospital discharge team arranged for some reablement care for him at home…
Nadra is Executive Chair of the National Care Association, an organisation that supports independent care providers. She has been involved in the social care sector for 40 years and has...
After Mark’s mother died, his father came to live near him in a supported living flat. Following a fall and a spell in hospital, Mark’s father was not able to return home and the family found a private care home…
Mark, aged 58, is a professional musician. Mark and his brother and sister share decisions about their father’s care. Mark’s father made good financial provision for his retirement and his...
