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Senior care resources in France
Ma Vieille Branche (which means "my old branch" in French — a warm expression for senior family members) is a French editorial platform dedicated to seniors and their family caregivers. Whether you're a British expat in France, a French speaker abroad, or simply researching options for an elderly relative in France, our 240+ in-depth guides cover every aspect of senior care.
What we cover
- Financial aid: APA (Personal Autonomy Allowance), ASH (Social Housing Aid for nursing homes), MaPrimeAdapt' (home adaptation grant), PCH (Disability Compensation Allowance), tax credits for home help.
- EHPAD nursing homes: how to choose, costs (typically €2,100/month medium, up to €4,000 in Paris), social assistance, alternatives.
- Home adaptation: bathroom remodeling, stairlifts, medical beds, emergency call systems, smart home technology.
- Health and prevention: vaccinations, cancer screening, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, osteoporosis, drug iatrogenesis prevention.
- Family caregivers: rights, AJPA daily allowance, leave, burnout prevention, respite care.
- Legal matters: inheritance law, donations, wills, power of attorney, guardianship.
- Cross-border situations: AVS Swiss frontier workers, expatriates returning to France, Portugal NHR retirement scheme.
Free online tools
- APA allowance calculator — estimate monthly autonomy benefit
- Inheritance tax calculator — French succession duties simulation
- EHPAD cost calculator — monthly out-of-pocket cost estimation
Note on translation
Our detailed guides are written in French. We recommend using browser translation (Chrome, Firefox, Edge all offer one-click translation) to access the full content. The information is highly specific to the French administrative and healthcare system, and is current as of 2026.