As temperatures drop, Unique Senior Care is encouraging families across the UK to prepare now for winter care needs, before seasonal pressures leave loved ones without the support they need to stay safe at home.

"Every year, we see families waiting until the situation becomes critical, often after a fall, illness, or hospital discharge," says Helena Hitchcox, Director of Operations at Unique Senior Care.

"By that point, care providers are often stretched thin, and options can be limited.

"Planning ahead gives families more choice and helps prevent avoidable distress."

Winter can be especially challenging for older adults. Between 2000 and 2019, the UK recorded between 20,000 and 50,000 excess winter deaths (EWD) annually.

The figure rose to 60,760 EWD in 2020–21, largely due to

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