Living well at home
It enhances our quality of life and allows us to remain in a familiar space close to family and friends.
Talking, planning or even thinking about how we can remain living at home can feel a little daunting to begin with. Many of us don't like thinking about when we or a loved one will need extra help. But as we grow older, it's natural for us to start to need help and support to remain living well at home.
You may have reservations about placing any additional responsibilities on your family. Similarly, if a family member requires more support, you may feel uncertain about how best to help them.
It can be difficult to know where to start. When do I need to start thinking about this?
What do I need to consider? How do I know what support is needed? How do I get the support I need to stay at home? What are my rights? Will I get financial support?
If you or a loved one is starting to think about how you can remain living well at home, read our series of guides. They are designed to help you navigate how you can live well at home as well as explore other housing options.
- Planning ahead – What to think about when planning for future care needs.
- Paying for social care – How social care is funded, the threshold for financial support and paying for care.
- Housing options – Exploring different housing options so you can make a decision that’s right for you.
- Support to live at home - How to make your home work for you, from daily living aids, mobility aids to assistive technology.
- Care at home - Your home care options and what to consider when looking for a care at home provider.
- Assessing care needs - Occupational therapist assessments, drop in clinics and what happens at a care assessment.
- Caring for someone - Support available for unpaid carers, including young carers
- Live Well Oxfordshire directory - Connecting you to activities and services in the community
