Guide to housing and care options for elderly people
Most people do not plan to move home in later life, and if you are finding it difficult to manage, but would like to stay put, there are ways in which you can make life easier or safer. However if you are considering moving, there are now several types of housing purpose-designed for elderly people. If you feel you need daily care, then there are also choices to make - between care in your home, care in a special housing setting, or moving into a care home.
Our Guide looks at all these options in more detail. Click on any chapter heading below.
Staying in your own home or moving? Is your present home suitable for you? Could alterations to your home help? What about home care?
Retirement housing and sheltered housing for elderly people - what are they? Buying or renting? What does the scheme manager or warden do?
What is housing with care? What is extra care housing? What are close care schemes, very sheltered housing, retirement villages or assisted living?
Read about the different types of care homes, nursing care, personal care (residential care), respite care, paying for a care home.
Other practical ways in which this website can help you to find advice and information about services and care for elderly people.
You can download a version of this document in PDF format, or ask for it as a free booklet by contacting EAC on 020 7820 1343, or by email.