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Arthritis and osteoporosis care at home

Help with the stiff and painful parts of the day, and a home set up to prevent falls, so your relative stays steady and independent.

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Arthritis

Arthritis is a condition that causes pain, swelling and stiffness in one or more joints, and can make moving them difficult. Osteoarthritis is the most common type: it often affects weight-bearing joints such as the knees and feet, and usually starts in the late 40s. Rheumatoid arthritis is usually first felt in the small joints of the hands and feet, and is often diagnosed between the ages of 40 and 60 (NHS).

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break. It develops slowly over several years and is often only diagnosed when a fall causes a break. The most common breaks are the wrist, the hip and the bones of the spine (NHS). That is why preventing falls matters so much at home.

What a carer does

  • A morning visit around the stiffest part of the day: getting up, washing and dressing
  • Jars, buttons, cooking and the jobs that need a strong grip
  • Housework, laundry and shopping
  • Exercises the physiotherapist has shown, following their plan
  • Getting out safely, and to appointments
  • Support after a fracture or a joint replacement while the person recovers

Preventing falls

  • Clear walkways, and remove loose rugs and trailing cables
  • Good lighting, especially on stairs and at night
  • Well-fitting shoes or slippers with a good grip
  • Regular sight tests and hearing tests, which the NHS recommends to reduce the chance of a fall
  • Grab rails or a level access shower, which a Disabled Facilities Grant can help pay for

Care and clinical care

Carers give personal and practical care. Clinical tasks, such as injections, wound care or changing a catheter, come from the NHS team unless a carer has been trained for that specific task and it has been agreed with the team. Tell us about all care needs up front so we only introduce carers who can help safely.

Which care fits

Hourly visits in the morning, and sometimes the evening, suit most people. After a hip fracture or a joint replacement, short-term care helps during recovery: see short-notice care. Live-in care suits someone at high risk of falls or who needs help through the day.

Help paying for care

Rates and rules checked against GOV.UK and the NHS in October 2026. Benefit rates usually change each April.

  1. Tell us about them

    The diagnosis, how they are now, routines, and what matters to them.

  2. See matched profiles

    Profiles say what experience each carer has, so you can choose with care.

  3. Speak first

    Talk to carers by phone or video call before you agree to anything.

  4. Care starts

    You and your carer agree the routine, and change it as needs change.

How carers are checked

Before LCH Care introduces a carer, we check their identity, right to work in the UK, Enhanced DBS, two references, work history, and relevant training or qualifications. Carers also hold their own public liability insurance. You then speak to the carer by phone or video call before you agree to anything.

Other conditions

Questions

Can a carer help after a hip replacement?

Yes, with personal care, meals, housework and getting to appointments while the person recovers, following the hospital team's advice.

How can falls be prevented at home?

Clear walkways, good lighting, well-fitting footwear, regular sight and hearing tests, and equipment such as grab rails all help.

Is there help with equipment and adaptations?

Ask the council or GP about an occupational therapy assessment. A Disabled Facilities Grant can help pay for changes such as grab rails or a level access shower.