Benefits of Live In Care

Live In care refers to care provided by a CareGiver who lives in your home for a period of 2-8 weeks at a time, becoming part of your daily routine with a view to empower you, enable you to live life full of choices & to remain as independent as possible.

To find out more about Live In Care, check out our ‘What is Live In Care?' blog.

Live In care offers several benefits, such as:

1. One to One support & dedication: Our Live In care ensures that clients receive dedicated and personalised support round the clock, from their morning personal care & breakfast routine, to their daily medication support needs & outing or exercise needs. Our CareGiver can focus solely on the needs of just our Client, providing undivided attention and tailored support, without any pressure from time constraints.

2. Comfort and familiarity: Being able to stay living at home, in familiar surroundings can promote a huge sense of comfort & security, which drastically aids overall wellbeing. In our experience, being in a familiar environment allows clients to maintain their daily routines, continue to take pride in the home they have built and maintain their community connections which could include visiting the same local shops and cafes, as well as being able to do the same daily walks around the local park.

3. Continuity of care: With Live In care, there is the reassurance of a consistent and reliable friendly face, which promotes a sense of stability and routine for our clients. This continuity & consistency is something that, based on feedback, drastically helps not just clients but also their families, knowing that someone is there for their loved ones at all times.

4. Independence: Live In care allows individuals to retain a high level of independence and control over their daily lives, not only because clients remain living in the home they are familiar with, but because there is no constraint on time which provides the client with peace of mind that there is no urgency to complete the task or routine at hand. Our CareGivers provide support in line with the personalised Care Plans which are build based on the needs, preferences & wishes of our clients, ideally with their loved ones present so that it can be a holistic assessment.

5. Companionship and emotional support: Prior to the COVID pandemic, Isolation and loneliness was already something that may people were struggling with, due to having families living quite far away, but since the pandemic, we have seen a real increase in people wanting & needing regular companionship from consistent CareGivers to avoid loneliness and isolation. Live In Care offers companionship, emotional support, and a friendly presence, which ensures our clients don’t feel isolated, or alone, and have someone with them at all times.

6. Safety and peace of mind: Having a CareGiver living in the same property can enhance safety and provide real peace of mind for both the individual receiving care and their family members. The CareGivers are thoroughly trained to respond to emergencies, and as our packages are all managed Live In Care packages, all staff have the full support from our office which contains supervisors, managers & directors. In addition, our Live In CareGivers monitor the person's overall wellbeing, and ensure the property is safe, locked & tidy, all in line with clients wishes.

7. Flexibility and adaptability: Live In care arrangements can be tailored to the specific needs and preferences of the individual or individuals if it was needed to care for a couple in the same home. CareGivers can adjust their routines, services, and support based on the changing needs of the person, all of which is based around the personalised care plan which ensures that the CareGiver is providing the highest level of care in line with the clients wishes, preferences & choices. As clients’ needs increase or reduce, we always ensure we adjust care plans and deliver the very best quality care.

8. Cost-effectiveness: Live In Care is far lesser known than the traditional Care Home option, but it can be a very cost-effective alternative to nursing homes, care homes or assisted living facilities. It eliminates the need for clients to move out of their home which sometimes they’ve lived in for decades, it allows them to remain in familiar surroundings where they’ve created memories & there are no limitations on visits, unlike with some care home alternatives.

If Live In Care is something you’re considering, or if you’d just like a discussion around anything in particular for yourself or a loved one, do call us on 01249 569569 or pop in to see us in person.