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Choosing a care home
20 articles about choosing a care home
ECHO 2026 Barometer: how Romanians live after the age of 60 and what they think about care homes
The first national barometer on active ageing, conducted by CURS for ECHO Centres across 1,500 seniors: 53% need help every day, 37% often feel lonely, and 61% don't know what a residential centre offers. The full figures and what they mean for families.
Evaluating a Care Home: What Families Need to Know
Find out what questions to ask, what aspects to check, and how to assess whether a care home is the right fit for your loved one. A comprehensive guide to making an informed decision.
What You Need to Know About the Transition from Home to a Care Home
Transitioning to a care home for seniors is a complex decision for the whole family. Find out how to navigate this moment with empathy, when the right time is, and what alternatives are available.
Assessment Visit to a Care Home: A Complete Guide for Family Members
Find out what to look for, what questions to ask, and how to assess whether a care home is the right fit for your loved one. Practical tips for making an informed decision.
Care Home or Nursing Home? Differences, 2026 Prices and How to Choose
Asylum or care home? The terms are often used interchangeably — we explain the real differences (private vs. state-run), what it costs in 2026, and the practical steps to choosing the right centre.
Care Home Contract: Essential Clauses and Rights
Understand what a residential care contract must legally include, which problematic clauses to avoid, and how to protect your rights before signing.
How to Prepare Your Care Home Admission File: Documents, Steps and Common Mistakes
Complete guide for families: what documents are required for admission to a public or private care home, where to obtain them, how long the process takes, and how to avoid mistakes that delay or block your loved one's admission.
Evaluating a Care Home Visit: What to Check Before Making a Decision
Complete guide for families visiting a care home: what questions to ask, what to look out for, and how to make the best decision for your loved one.
Home Care vs. Care Home: Which Option Is Right for You?
Find out the key differences between home care and residential care homes for seniors, what costs each option involves, and how to choose the best solution for your loved one.
Home Care or a Care Home for Seniors? Clear Answers
Discover the key differences between home care and care homes, the costs involved, and how to choose the best option for your loved one.
How to Check a Care Home: 7 Essential Checks Before You Choose
Check in just a few minutes whether a care home is operating legally: the MMFTS licence, licensed capacity, contract, suspiciously low pricing, and red flags. A practical, step-by-step guide.
Urinary Incontinence in the Elderly: What Families Need to Know
Complete guide for families on managing urinary incontinence in seniors: types, practical home-based solutions, empathetic communication, and criteria for choosing a care home.
Transitioning from Home to a Care Home: When and How to Ask for Help
Find out when the right time is to move a senior into a care home and how to navigate this transition with empathy, concrete information, and specialist support for the whole family.
Family Support in Choosing the Right Care Home
Discover how to choose the right care home for your parent: essential criteria, key questions, and concrete steps towards an informed decision, with empathy and care for your family's needs.
Caring for people with dementia: at home or in a specialist centre?
A complete guide for families who need to choose between home care and specialist centres for people with dementia. Find out which option best suits your situation.
How to Choose the Right Care Home in 2026: A Complete Guide
Choosing a care home for your parents is a difficult decision. Discover the essential criteria, costs, and signs that the time is right for this important step.
Residential Care Homes in 2026: Complete Guide for Families
How do you choose a safe care home for your beloved seniors? We learn from specialists what criteria truly matter: medical standards, qualified staff and hospital discharge protocols.
What Does a Good Care Home Really Mean? 7 Criteria Families Don't Know When Searching
How do you choose a good care home for the elderly? 7 real criteria recommended by specialists that families don't know about.
Căminul de Bătrâni Maria Theresia din Sibiu – Where Senior Care Becomes a Vocation
Care home Sibiu – permanent medical care, recovery and physiotherapy for seniors, Șura Mică.
How to Find the Right Care Home for Your Elderly Relative: 10 Essential Tips for Choosing a Care Home
10 Essential Tips for Choosing a Care Home