As we get older, we may need a helping hand and support around the home - especially for those living alone. There are different home care options available for the elderly starting with visiting hourly care, and going on to live-in care. When more complex care is required and the possibility of staying at home is no longer an option, people may want to consider a nursing home or hospice.
Visiting Home Care
Visiting home care services include scheduled hourly visits as well as emergency and ad hoc support at home. Visiting home care can be arrange once a day like a check in at lunch time, or a couple of times per day such as morning and evening. You man want to consider hourly visiting home care if your elderly relative is:
Happy with living at home on their own but may need help around the house with daily chores, or help with washing and dressing
Needs help with getting to and from appointments and social events
Needs a helping hand with shopping, or collecting prescriptions
Needs support following an operation
Could benefit from companionship to avoid feelings of loneliness
A visiting domiciliary carer can help with tasks such as
Getting in and out of bed
Washing and dressing
Daily chores and cleaning
Emptying and cleaning commodes
Preparing daily meals
Helping with medication and collecting prescriptions
Helping to go to medical appointments such as dentist and GP
Socialising
Overnight Care
You may find your relative needs care at night time instead or as well as hourly care. They may feel uncomfortable being left alone at night, or they may need help administering medication at nighttime. They may need help getting to the toilet or moving positions in bed - all of this can be done with the help of an overnight carer.
An overnight carer can help with:
Peace of mind knowing your relative is safe at night - this can also help with overall health as they will sleep peacefully
Support with toilet breaks
Administering medication at night
Help with more complex care needs or progressive conditions such as dementia or Alzheimer's
Help changing positions in bed - this is very useful after an operation
Live-in Care
Live-in care offers the benefits of both visiting care and overnight care. Your relative will have round-the-clock 24 hour care and supporting providing the whole family with peace of mind any time of day (or night!). Live-in care is a popular option of care as it is often comparable in costs to a residential home (especially in the case of couples) but with the benefit that your relative stays living in the comfort of their own home, in familiar surroundings. A livein carer truly becomes a companion to your relative!
When it comes to live-in care, the added benefits to all of the above include:
Round the clock care and support
Continuity of care
Spotting early signs of health deterioration
Being able to keep beloved pets
The freedom to do what you like, when you like - including going to community events and hosting friends and family.
A live-in carer can help with daily tasks and chores, as well as knowing what makes your relative happy - like a cup of tea in bed as soon as they wake up! Or a Sunday afternoon spent in the sunny garden listening to their favourite radio station. Some of the benefits of live in care include:
Unrivalled one-to-one care and support delivered as and when needed throughout the day or night
Bespoke care solution to suit your needs and budget
Short or Long-term, Respite, Convalescence help
Emergency, urgent live-in care or planned arrangements
Choice of Carer
Professional, expertly trained, fully vetted carers
Familiarity of Carers who stay for extended periods and return regularly
Flexibility to change routine
Flexibility to do what you want, when you choose
Couples can stay together – whether one or both need support
Owners and much-loved pets stay together
The whole family will have peace of mind
It is a cost effective alternative to a care home, especially for couples
Nutritious home-cooked meals
Help to wash and dress
Medication prompts
Cleaning, housekeeping and laundry
Companionship and comfort
Escorted appointments, shopping and community events
24/7 genuine customer service from a friendly office team dedicated for you anytime you need us
Honest, reliable, efficient and friendly
Peace of mind guarantee for all your family
Our friendly advisors are on hand to offer you free care advice to help you decide what care option is best for you and your family. You can call us for free on 0800 980 3958 or email hello@access-care.co.uk - we look forward to hearing from you!