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How to choose retirement home: 12 questions you must ask
A guide for families facing a difficult decision. What to evaluate, what to ask and how to recognise quality facilities.
Care allowance 2026: amount, how to apply, what it can be used for
The state care allowance can cover a large part of the costs for retirement home. Find out how much you are entitled to and how to submit an application in 2026.
How much does retirement home cost in 2026 - price overview
Average prices by region, differences between state and private facilities and how to finance care from pension and care allowance.
Retirement home or a carer at home? Complete comparison
Comparison of two main options for senior care - advantages, disadvantages, costs and when each is suitable.
Waiting times for retirement home in the Czech Republic - how to shorten them
Why there is a wait of 1-3 years and how to submit an application correctly. Tips on how to get into a facility faster and what to do in the meantime.
Care for seniors with dementia: when to choose a specialised care home
How to tell when home care is no longer enough and a senior needs a specialised facility. Advice from experienced experts.