Addressing loneliness with Homeshare

Addressing loneliness with Homeshare

It is no secret that there is an epidemic in loneliness across the UK – 1.4 million older people in the UK are often lonely [1]. Many older people will go weeks without speaking to anyone. Whilst the mental effects of loneliness are obvious – depression, anxiety...
Homeshare is the preventative model our social care system needs

Homeshare is the preventative model our social care system needs

This year, the crisis in social care has been sharply brought into focus – there is a £2.3 billion a year hole in England’s elderly care home system. A 20% shortfall in council funding is needed to look after nearly 200,000 people aged over 65 in care and...
Addressing loneliness with Homeshare

Reassuring families with Homeshare

Worrying about your elderly parents is a normal part of life for so many people. It’s important to explore all potential options for your loved ones. Homeshare can help reassure the families of older people. By having the overnight presence of a homesharer – who...