24-Hour Care at Home in Barnet and Edgware

What is 24-hour care in Barnet and Edgware?

Our 24-hour homecare services involve having a professional CareGiver on hand throughout the day and another through the night. Our CareGivers keep a close eye on our Clients, to keep them safe and comfortable at all times of day and night.

24-hour care services are a realistic and valuable alternative to residential care. Above all, full-time care at home allows your loved one to remain in the home they love.

Get in touch with our Barnet and Edgware Right at Home office to discuss whether 24-hour care is the right step for your loved one.

Right at Home’s full-time care at home in Barnet and Edgware

We offer this type of care to anyone who needs it. Our full-time care Clients often include people with dementia, who may be prone to putting themselves at risk through confusion or disorientation. Our 24-hour support team also helps those with poor mobility who may be unable to move around their home without assistance.

Every family who needs around-the-clock care for a relative has their own unique story. What all of our Clients have in common is the desire to provide the very best for their loved one, particularly when their needs become greater than the family can manage.

24-hour care is often needed as our loved ones approach end-of-life. Our Carers in Barnet and Edgware are fully trained to support all Clients in their day-to-day lives, particularly those who need the reassurance and comfort of having someone nearby.

What are the benefits of 24-hour care at home?

Most importantly, our 24-hour homecare services in Barnet and Edgware provide peace of mind for our Clients and their loved ones. Beyond physical support and companionship, 24-hour care includes:

• Reassurance for older people who may otherwise suffer from loneliness
• Improved personal care, including reducing the common risks of UTIs and skin infections
• Reduced fall risk
• Lower risk of dehydration or hunger
• Improved socialisation and quality of life

Our full-time CareGivers have the knowledge to care for each Client’s individual needs.

We care for our Clients as we would for our own family. All of our full-time care at home providers understand the importance of first-rate communication; which is why we work in close partnership with others to offer personalised support.

All of our care packages are designed to suit the unique requirements of each Client. We spend time getting to know and understand their needs and aim to deliver the very best care every time.

How to know when it’s time for 24-hour care?

If you are providing care to a loved one, there may come a time to consider employing 24-hour care. It can be difficult to know when the time is right, but if you are struggling to provide safe and effective care yourself, then there is no shame in seeking help.

There are certain things to consider that can help you make your decision regarding full-time care. We recommend thinking about the following questions:

• Is your loved one safe if they’re home alone?
  Is there a possibility that your loved one may not be safe when someone isn’t around to care for them? Are you worried that your loved one may fall or otherwise hurt themselves? It may be time to seek support from a 24-hour CareGiver. Similarly if you are concerned that your loved one isn’t able to meet their own physical needs, such as eating and drinking, our team of Carers can help.
• Are you feeling overwhelmed by providing care?
  CareGiver stress can be an important sign that it may be time to seek help from someone else. If you just need some short-term support or temporary relief, you may wish to consider our respite care services.
• Does your loved one require more care than you are qualified to provide?
  Most people aren’t trained to deal with the full extent of their loved one’s needs. If they require specialist care in response to a medical condition, then it’s likely time to consider help.

Of course there are other factors to consider when deciding what is right for you and your family; but these questions are a good place to start.

Our friendly and supportive local team of full-time CareGivers and facilitators will help to define a care plan that suits you. The most important thing is to acknowledge that your loved one’s safety ought to come first. Remember: there is no shame in enlisting support to meet their care requirements.

If you’re considering 24-hour care, or would just like some friendly advice, get in touch with our Barnet and Edgware Right at Home office to discuss the next steps.