Taking control of our personal care is essential for physical and mental health, but sometimes as we get older, we may benefit from some help. Proper personal care is vital, such as regular bathing and grooming, as it keeps us healthy and makes us feel good about ourselves. Looking and feeling our best encourages us to engage in social activities and make new friends. Here we look at some ways homecare services can help you keep up with your personal care routine.

Personalised care 

Homecare services offer care tailored specifically to your needs that integrate with your routines. Right At Home provides personal care services in and around Alton and Bordon and knows how best to meet your requirements and ensure you can take control of your personal care. Our team of experienced caregivers take the time to understand how you like to go about your day-to-day living and work their care into that routine. They can help with things such as bathing, oral hygiene, personal grooming, shaving, and toilet assistance and are available as much or as little as you need them. It’s all about focussing on the best and most efficient way of supporting you and your independence.

Flexible scheduling

Having a flexible service means your homecare support is available when you need it the most. Caregivers can come to your home and help with your care needs when it’s most convenient for you, fitting in around your existing plans and routines. For example, you may prefer early or late meal times  This helps ensure you are cared for on your own terms and allows you to remain independent. Homecare lets you customise your schedule and choose when you would like services delivered. This allows you to fit your care into your daily life and maintain control over your personal care.

Professional assistance

Knowing that you or a loved one receives professional assistance can be hugely reassuring because qualified caregivers understand the best and most effective way to carry out their services. Right At Home’s team is given thorough induction training before becoming personal care providers. That training is also refreshed regularly to ensure they provide a consistently high standard of care. The focus is very much on maintaining the modesty of the people they support while helping with essential tasks. 

Comfortable atmosphere

One of the many advantages of homecare is that it ensures you remain comfortable in your familiar home environment, surrounded by people who understand your needs. It is essential to stay connected to the people and places you feel most at ease, and receiving support in your home allows you to do that. Along with the help with your personal care, caregivers also provide companionship care and emotional support when needed. Right At Home prioritise matching their caregivers to their clients, ensuring they have things in common where possible. This means the relationship between them is more than a client/carer one, allowing them to forge a friendship where they enjoy spending time together. 

Safety and peace of mind

Homecare services provide safety and peace of mind to the care recipient and their loved ones. Because knowing that someone is safe and supported in their daily living is very reassuring. A caregiver's added supervision and monitoring provide extra safety and security. Caregivers can also assess and address any risks within the home, removing hazards and recommending modifications if necessary. Providing compassionate and high-quality care, homecare services help individuals and their families feel confident and supported when they need it most. 

Now that you better understand how homecare services can help you or a loved one take control of personal care, why not call Right At Home on 01420 481716 to learn more about our homecare services. Our care managers will be happy to help answer any questions that you have.

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