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Full-time care at home is often the ideal solution for those seeking care for elderly family members. It may be that your loved one has been receiving domiciliary care but visits throughout the day are no longer sufficient to meet their needs, so round the clock support is required.
Other times, a person has tried residential care but is unable to settle in an unfamiliar setting surrounded by many other people, and is much happier in their own home.
Couples with different care needs often find that the best and most cost-effective way for them to stay together is to opt for care within their own home.
If your loved one is in hospital, they may need to have care in place before they can be
discharged. In this case, an alternative to a residential or nursing home is to arrange for care from a resident carer in their own home.
Live-in care is a good option for people who wish to retain their independence and live how they wish in the comfort of their own home, but who may need additional help and assistance to be able to do this.
Live-in care minimises the upheaval involved when care needs increase. It allows your loved one to hold on to their routines, and for you to feel reassured knowing they are safe and cared for.
Live-in carers can offer support with everyday tasks including:
● Help with getting up, washing and dressing
● Support with taking medication
● Preparing meals or assisting with meals
● Household tasks such as laundry, ironing and cleaning
● Support in going to the shops or with social activities such as going for a walk, attending
clubs or visiting friends and family
● Assistance in going to the bathroom
● Companionship
● Overnight care to ensure someone is there in case of emergency
Although a live-in carer lives with you in your home, they are not working for 24 hours every day.
Typically, a live-in carer is considered to be actively working for around 10 hours per day, and they will have regular daily breaks as well as weekly days off.
If 24 hour support is required, this will be provided by more than one carer.
A live-in carer will live with you within your own home, but they will need space that is their own so that they can have privacy and relax during their breaks. A carer will need their own bedroom, with some storage space such as a chest of drawers or wardrobe, a bathroom and somewhere to relax.
It’s also important to think about establishing a food and grocery budget, but we are on hand to offer advice and support with this.
Although our live-in care packages are usually a long term option, there may be times when someone needs live-in care for a short period of time, such as to provide extra support during an illness, or following a return from hospital, and we have short-term care options available.
It only takes a minute and can be a useful way to start care conversations with your family.
If you have any immediate enquires, give us a call or use the contact form.
01452 345614
Southgate House, Southgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1UB
Info@Multilinkcaremgmt.co.uk
Monday – Friday (8:00 AM – 5:30 PM)
