Care Journey Jargon Translator

Care terminology can feel like another language, especially when decisions are already difficult.

This 10-page guide explains 40+ terms families commonly hear across later-life care, in plain English and organised around the seven-stage Care Compass journey.

Inside you'll find:

✓ 40+ terms explained in plain English, organised by care stage

✓ A dedicated deep-dive on Lasting Power of Attorney: what it costs, why timing matters, and what happens if it isn't in place

✓ A full care home funding breakdown for England: self-funded, partly funded and council-funded explained, with the 2026/27 figures (other nations noted)

✓ Reflective questions to ask at each stage

✓ A quick-reference abbreviations page you can keep on your phone

✓ Printable A4 PDF

Written for UK families, with notes where England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland differ.

Created by someone who's navigated this journey personally. Part of The Care Compass family of resources, helping families navigate later-life care with clarity, confidence and compassion.

This is designed as a flexible guide to support you, not a rigid checklist. Use what's helpful, skip what isn't, and make it your own.

After payment you can download straight away, and a download link is also emailed to you.

The Care Compass® is a registered UK trade mark (UK00004407559). Free guidance at thecarecompass.uk.