18/07/2008Dr Joe McShane has seen first-hand what effect dementia can have on a loved one, and he is using his experiences to improve the quality of care for others.
14/07/2008When Peggy Hughes came to the Chorleywood Beaumont care home, she only intended to spend two weeks there. But she liked it so much she never left. Dan Parton found out why.
04/07/2008Jill Pay was a full-time carer for 19 years, but now she has returned to work and believes that other carers can do the same. Dan Parton reports.
09/07/2008With its radical moves to combine collective accommodation and social care, cohousing could revolutionise life for the elderly in Britain. Andrew Chilvers reports.
24/06/2008Most people do not plan how they would fund the cost of their social care in older age – and that can land them in financial trouble. Dan Parton reports.
20/06/2008Dorothy Jump has cared for her son for more than 30 years and has no plans to stop – but she recognises the value of spending time apart from him. Dan Parton reports.
16/06/2008The government has launched a 10-year carers’ strategy – but opinions are divided about whether it will achieve its aim of improving the carers’ lot. Dan Parton reports.
11/06/2008For severely disabled Victoria Willson, an independent life was a pipe-dream. But with help and support, she achieved the impossible. Robert Mair spoke to Victoria’s mum, Jean.
06/06/2008Ray Churchill has cared for his schizophrenic wife for more than 20 years and is passing his experience on to others. He told Dan Parton his story.