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The Cost of Live-in Care: What You Need to Know
Understand how much live-in care costs, what’s included, and how it compares to other care options.
Falls Prevention and Home Safety Tips from Our Care Team
Falls are a leading cause of injury for older adults. Learn how live-in care and simple home adjustments can reduce the risk.
Supporting Complex Conditions at Home with Live-in Care
Learn how live-in care supports people with complex health conditions at home; safely, compassionately, and with personalised support.
Live-in Care in Surrey: What Families Need to Know
Learn how live-in care works across Surrey and what local families should consider when exploring home-based support.
How Personality Matching Enhances Companionship in Care
See how matching carers and clients based on personality creates stronger, more natural relationships in live-in care.
What Makes a Great Live-in Carer?
Get to know the qualities we look for in a live-in carer and why McDonald Homecare only chooses carers who go the extra mile.
How McDonald Homecare Matches Clients and Carers
Discover how McDonald Homecare matches clients with live-in carers based on skills, personality, and shared values.
Live-in Care in Hampshire: Local Resources & Support
Learn how live-in care works in Hampshire and where to find local support, funding advice, and helpful services.
Preparing Your Home for a Live-in Carer
A welcoming space for a live-in carer and a safe environment for the client can make all the difference when it comes to making live-in care a success.
What to Expect During a Live-in Care Assessment
Find out what happens during a live-in care assessment and how it helps tailor support to your loved one’s needs.
How to Arrange Live-in Care for the First Time
Arranging live-in care for a loved one? Here’s how to get started, what to expect, and how McDonald Homecare can support you.
How Live-in Care Supports Independent Living for Older Adults
Discover how live-in care helps older adults maintain independence, dignity, and choice — all from the comfort of home.
Is Live-in Care Right for People with Dementia?
Learn how live-in care supports people with dementia, from routine and familiarity to safety and emotional wellbeing.
Live-in Care vs. Care Homes: Which Is Right for Your Loved One?
Comparing live-in care and residential care homes to help you decide the best fit for your family.
Become a Care Companion: A Rewarding Role with Real Flexibility
At McDonald Homecare, we’re looking for emotionally mature, compassionate individuals to become Care Companions
What Is Live-in Care and How Does It Work?
Discover how live-in care works, who it’s for, and why it could be the ideal solution for your loved one’s independence and wellbeing.
Parkinson's Disease
It difficult for people with Parkinson's to live independently. However, with the right support and care, many people with Parkinson's can remain in their own homes and maintain a good quality of life.
How do you care for a person with Dementia?
Dementia is one of the most common reasons why people seek live-in care support. But what exactly is dementia, how is it diagnosed, how does it progress and most importantly, how do you care for a person with dementia? We answer those key questions here.
Community Christmas Carols 2022
Our Community Carols Service was back for 2022 in support of the Petersfield Food Bank.
Social Care Thresholds and Allowances
This week we’re linking across to Monevator again for Part Three of their series on Planning and Paying for Long-Term Social Care. This time around, they look at what happens when you qualify for funding and when you don’t.