Care from home can offer a stopgap solution to long-term care.

Older people may be reluctant to move into a care home, perhaps feeling that it might undermine their independence.

But if they need the attention of carers it might be something they have to consider.

In the short-term, care from home offers older people the chance to stay in familiar surroundings, but still have professional people to look after their needs.

Care from home can still be expensive however, making saving for retirement essential.