Live in care for elderly
Why choose live in care?
Live in care is a modern solution, which helps relieve the strains on family and friends when deciding what help and support is needed for their elderly parent, at what can be a very emotional time
As families are more geographically dispersed than ever before, the challenges and pressures of finding positive caring environments can be daunting, but it can be found literally on your doorstep
Live in care enables your ageing parent to remain living in their own home in an environment in which they are both comfortable and familiar.
Importantly, if your elderly relative is entitled to continuing healthcare funding, this can be used for live in care.
Live in care can provide permanent assistance for seven days a week, or for just a few weeks, or days to assist with recovery after illness or surgery
It can also be used to provide holiday cover, or respite for carers already supporting an elderly relative
It offers support to those who want to remain living in their own home independently knowing that they have the security of someone living with them and can also provide companionship
At home, your elderly parent can retain their established social network, familiar faces, neighbours and belongings. They can keep their memories around them. Small things are important, particularly the fact that family can visit whenever they want and people can keep their pets with them, all of which can make such a difference to your ageing parent’s health
For people with dementia, research has shown these familiar surroundings and people are even more important in coping with their health conditions, as familiar routines are critical to dealing with dementia
Above all, live in care gives people choices – simple things such as eating what they want, when they want and watching what they like on television. These may seem basic things, but their importance cannot be underestimated when thinking about the overall well-being of a loved one
The benefits of allowing the elderly to retain their individuality should not be overlooked
A key factor to good live in care is that providers take the time to discuss in detail the personal needs of your ageing parent and then match the best and most suitable personal carer for that person
It is essential that the skills and experience of the carer introduced will complement a person’s individual needs, hobbies and interests
It is very important to ask the right questions of your care agency, so that they can find the best person possible to help. A provider of good quality live in care will spend a great deal of time finding people with the right skills, training and experience before then introducing them to you and your parent
Live in care is affordable for one person and is a cost effective option for couples looking to stay together within the family home. Given that often one personal carer is able to support two people, this can present cost savings over the option of two people in residential care
We offer an expert care advice service
Grace Consulting provides affordable fee-based independent advice to help you choose the best care option to suit you and your relative’s needs and wishes. Our Care Advisers provide the knowledge and support you need to make the right decision for you and your family. myageingparent.com is partnering with Grace Consulting, the UK’s leading provider of personalised independent care advice, who, for over 40 years, has specialised in finding the best possible care for older people. Please note this is not an Age Concern or Age UK service.
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This overview of Live in care was written by Otus Live in Care. My ageing parent does not recommend, or endorse any one specific supplier or provider, and there are other providers available
