Choosing between a Homeshare agency and an independent arrangement involves balancing safety, support, and convenience that comes through using a professional agency, against the cost and direct control of finding a Sharer privately. Agencies offer peace-of-mind through stringent vetting, a detailed licence agreement and experienced ongoing support; independent sharing arrangements may provide a little more flexibility […]

One of the most difficult issues for family and carers is the worry that the person living with dementia is going to ‘wander off’ and put themselves at risk of harm. Most families and carers spend a lot of time ensuring that the person living with dementia is kept safe, so it is a particular worry […]

Dementia denial can occur not only to people who have been diagnosed, but also to their individual family members or carers. Often in these situations, people cannot – or are not – able to accept the diagnosis.  It is a very difficult, complex time for all involved, and adjusting to a diagnosis can be challenging.  […]

Choosing to open your home to someone outside your existing network and invite them to live alongside you is, for many, a completely new experience. Understandably questions may arise around what steps are taken to ensure the protection and safety of householders and safeguarding is one of the key points that householders and their families […]

The Homeshare Association, the membership organisation for providers which is driving the homeshare movement across the UK and the Republic of Ireland, has released its inaugural annual report which reveals a unique insight into the current market and what’s on the horizon. Recognising the work of independent and early stage homeshare providers, the Homeshare Associations […]

For social prescribing, homeshare provision is a sustainable option which sits within health and social care and enables social prescribers to offer tailored support to enrich the lives of people across generations, and across local communities. It is especially beneficial for older people living with mobility issues, Dementia or Parkinson’s, adults with support needs or […]

Without question, homeshare is advantageous regardless of age.  From those in their 20s to those in their 80s and 90s, as well as their own families and loved ones, homeshare touches lives across generations. People of all ages who live in homeshare arrangements speak of the positive impact that sharing a home with another individual […]

With the cost-of-living soaring, household bills have rocketed, petrol and food prices have spiked, and inflation is set to rise again in the coming weeks, greatly affecting our spending habits and causing us to consider more cost-effective choices across all parts of our lives. Homeshare is an extremely affordable option that enables people across all […]

Over the years, the team at Share and Care Homeshare has witnessed first-hand how music can help people living with dementia, which is why we are supporters of Music for Dementia, a UK-wide campaign calling for music to be accessible for everyone living with dementia. To quote one of our Sharers, who lived with one […]

We often hear about older people suffering from urinary tract infections [UTIs] and the serious effects these can have on their mental as well as physical health. We thought it would be helpful to put together some information about this painful and distressing issue.