Osteoarthritis Care in Chichester and Bognor Regis

How can our osteoarthritis care services in Chichester and Bognor Regis help?

When osteoarthritis prevents a person from performing simple, daily tasks, the condition can lead to frustration and weariness. We ensure that our Clients are comfortable and their dignity is respected at all times.

In most cases, people with osteoarthritis can lead full, active lives by properly managing the condition. Maintaining good personal care routines can also prevent secondary health problems, pain and discomfort.

Our Carers in the Chichester and Bognor Regis area are highly trained in delivering osteoarthritis care or other types of arthritis-related care to those who need physical assistance.

Our knowledgeable team at Right at Home Chichester and Bognor Regis can help to alleviate some of the pressures of osteoarthritis care and management. Our CareGivers can help with the following:

• Meal preparation
• Light housekeeping
• Shopping
• Laundry
• Assistance with recreational activities
• Showering, bathing or bed bathing
• Dressing and undressing
• Hair care, shaving and grooming
• Footcare
• Toileting assistance

Get in touch with your local Right at Home office in Chichester and Bognor Regis to ask about our homecare for people with osteoarthritis or other types of arthritis.

Your questions answered, by our expert Carers in Chichester and Bognor Regis

What is osteoarthritis?

Osteoarthritis is one of the most common forms of arthritis. Also known as ‘wear and tear’ arthritis, it is mainly felt in the hands, knees and hips. When someone experiences osteoarthritis, the cartilage within their joints begins to break down causing the bones to change.

People with osteoarthritis or another type of arthritis may experience a decreased range of mobility, alongside stiffness, swelling, pain and aching. The symptoms of osteoarthritis can range from mild and inconstant to experiencing pain every day.

We understand how frustrating and emotionally taxing it can be to live with osteoarthritis or another type of arthritis. That’s why our homecare for people living with arthritis helps many people to reclaim their independence. We'll help to define a care plan that suits your individual requirements.

Our local West Sussex care team can help with daily tasks and support symptom and pain management.

Speak to your local office team in Chichester and Bognor Regis to discuss specialist arthritis-focused care and the ways we can help.

Can you live a normal life with osteoarthritis?

Osteoarthritis is a common condition that affects more than 10 million people in the UK. With the right care and support, you can keep your symptoms under control, ease pain and enjoy a good quality of life. Although there is no cure for arthritis, it does not necessarily progress over time.

We recognise that a “normal life” looks different for everyone. That’s why our team of experienced osteoarthritis CareGivers in Chichester and Bognor Regis will define a care plan that suits you and your needs.

Osteoarthritis care and management at home

There are several ways to manage and alleviate some of the symptoms of osteoarthritis and other types of arthritis. Alongside practical care and support from a Right at Home local CareGiver, we recommend:

Healthy lifestyle

Healthy eating and an active lifestyle will help to keep your muscles strong and support your joints. Gaining or losing weight can have a dramatic impact on the pressure put on your joints, so it's important to maintain a steady, balanced diet when living with osteoarthritis.

Exercising regularly can also help to reduce pain and increase the range of motion in your joints. Our CareGivers in Chichester and Bognor Regis can help you to access recreational activities in the local area. We also encourage you to participate in physical activity, ensuring that you stay as fit and healthy as you can.

Many of our Clients benefit from walks around Hotham Park and participating in local activity groups.

Find out more about lifestyle changes in our Healthy Eating guide.

Taking medicine

It’s important that you take prescribed medicine in order to manage joint pain and other symptoms of osteoarthritis. If you need extra pain relief, speak to your health care professional.

Over the counter pain relief can sometimes interfere with prescribed arthritis medication. That’s why our local CareGivers in Chichester and Bognor Regis are trained to support Clients with regular medication maintenance.

Whether you need help keeping track of your pills, or need someone to collect a prescription from the pharmacy, our local team of osteoarthritis specialists can help.

Defining a clear osteoarthritis care plan

All of our Clients have a bespoke care plan. Discussing the level of care you need with your CareGiver is a vital part of maintaining your independence. Members of our Chichester and Bognor Regis office team will also be involved for extra reassurance.

Our CareGivers are there to help you with your needs, no matter how simple or difficult the task may seem. Our West Sussex-based CareGivers are competent in the use of mobility aids and equipment. They are also highly trained to help those who need physical assistance due to their particular type of arthritis. Above all, our Carers are there to help you with the things you need to get done. From household tasks to errands, personal care to a friendly chat, we’ll define a specialist care plan that suits your lifestyle.

Contact our friendly team in the Right at Home Chichester and Bognor Regis office to discuss your needs, from daily visits to live-in care.