What does caring for the elderly involve?

What does caring for the elderly involve?

In some cases, probably with a member of your family, often an elderly one, it could involve toileting, bathing and feeding the person who is unwell. Caring is effectively helping another person do those tasks that they are no longer capable of, or never have been capable of, doing alone.

Do you have to pay for carers in your own home?

Paying for your own care (self-funding) You will not be entitled to help with the cost of care from your local council if: you have savings worth more than £23,250. you own your own property (this only applies if you're moving into a care home)