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French care home flooded with postcards after social media appeal

Elderly residents were delighted to receive 20,000 letters and gifts from people all over the world

Bistro and bar open at French retirement home to boost social links

The project helps residents foster friendships and feel more sociable. Any profits are reinvested in the care home’s social activities

French care home praised for giving residents replica of village life

Participation in simple activities like cooking or doing laundry helps residents to reduce their anxiety and normalises their sleeping routines

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Whistleblowers, nursing homes: What French MPs are debating this week

Our round-up of key points politicians will be looking at, and other important official dates for the week.

How do retirement homes work in France?

There are around 7,500 of them, with roughly 600,000 residents. But are they private or public? And how much does a place in one cost? We explain

A guide to retirement homes in France

French retirement homes can be relatively affordable and a range of benefits can help towards the fees. We give an overview of how they work and what costs can be

How to get help to stay living at your home in France in older age

Following multiple queries to our office we outline the key points about help available to remain in your own home often as an alternative to going into a care home

How will France’s new lockdown be different from spring?

Exemption forms for leaving the house are back, but there are other significant changes

French OAP homes cost more than pensions

Pensioners in France need to dip into their nesteggs to pay for retirement homes (Ehpads) – a study showed average costs are 36% higher than pensions.

Fostering alternative to care homes for elderly

Fostering costs 30% less on average than a retirement home

Ranking: Best 50 best towns in France to retire to

A list of the best 50 towns to retire to in France has been created, with two coastal Gironde towns coming in first place, followed by Cannes, Arles, and Vannes - and Saint-Malo in 10th place.

Retirement home residents make music video

Film has been viewed tens of thousands of times since it was posted on Youtube

What is cost of a nursing home in France?

This is an edited extract from our 2018-2019 French Inheritance Law helpguide, which has a chapter on dependency issues in older age. The guide costs €9.90 (plus P&P) and is available (print or PDF version) from our website, by calling 06 40 55 71 63 or via selected newsagents.

Dunkirk man leaves town €1.8m – and a headache

Bequest is a bonus for Channel town... but it also comes with two conditions

Retirement home

French care home flooded with postcards after social media appeal

Bistro and bar open at French retirement home to boost social links

French care home praised for giving residents replica of village life

Whistleblowers, nursing homes: What French MPs are debating this week

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