Carents® (our term for people who provide support to ageing relative) is a unique digital platform designed as a “one-stop shop” for those caring for an elderly parent, relative or friend, offering:
- The Carents Room: Independent information, insight, and guidance in our flagship website.
- The Carents Lounge: A private peer support group for carers.
- The Carents Garden: A private peer support group for bereaved carers.
- Time to Talk: Virtual sessions connecting carents across the UK
The platform is free and accessible 24/7, providing carents with practical tools and support to navigate their journey while staying engaged and fulfilled.
Our mission is to improve ageing support by helping carents to keep themselves and their ageing loved ones safe and well..
We understand the realities of caring for ageing relatives, through professional expertise and lived experience. Our aim is to support by offering independent trusted information, a strong peer-to-peer network, and access to additional useful resources.
Why Join Carents?
Trusted information developed by experts – Access practical resources on key topics such as health and care options, finances options, legal or safety matters and emotional well-being.
Peer-to-peer support – Connect with others who understand the challenges of caring for elderly relatives.
Solutions for carents and their loved ones – Discover innovative tools, services, and collaborations designed to make carenting easier.
Empowering families – Helping carents navigate their journey with confidence and reducing isolation.
Quotes from our members:
“The website is vast and jam packed with all sorts of information & signposting, I’ve told all my friends & colleagues about it.” (Daughter)
“The Carents Room caught me when I was falling apart with the stress of long distance carenting for my mum, dad and mother in law.” (Christine)
“Thank you for the Carents Lounge. Love the community – so supportive.” (Daughter in law)
“I was sooo down, lost and upset, becoming physically ill doing it all alone, but joining this group, all the advice has helped tremendously, for which I am and will always be grateful.” (Daughter)