What are some of the benefits of getting Live-in care over a care home?
Published: 08/08/2024
What are some of the benefits of getting Live-in care over a care home?
Remain in a familiar environment.
Living in the comfort of your own home in the Trafford area while having the support you or a loved one needs can have significant benefits. A home is more than just a roof over your head it can have memories and quirks to that have been moulded over a lifetime by the owner. Removing yourself or a loved one from this situation could be detrimental to their mental health.
Keeping in the home can allow them to hold on to a routine that you are comfortable with and allow them to hold onto their prized possessions.
Receive a Personalised care plan
Caregivers in Trafford can provide clients with care plans which reflect exactly what they want.
The Caregivers will even tailor the care for the client to a personal level.
At Right at Home South Trafford, we do our utmost to make sure our clients are accommodated for and are the most comfortable they can be within their own home.
Maintain Independence
When you or a loved one gets Live-in care it allows you to be fully independent within your own home. It also allows them to keep their routines.
Gain friends for life
If you or a loved one has struggled with loneliness or Isolation then live-in care can provide you with a companion who will build a bond with you while getting all the support you need from them at the same time. Our Caregivers are highly trained and can provide more then just care they can also assist in emotional support and get involved in every aspect of your life. This can include playing games with the clients or getting involved in activities such as cooking or baking which help the client feel more relaxed in their own home. At Right at Home South Trafford we aim to make sure every client's needs have been attended to.
What are the benefits of Care homes?
Care homes are usually able to offer a form of community and varied social interaction due to the home being shared by a range of people of all different ages which allows the client to socialise and engage in group activities. This allows clients to relax and make new friends often improving their well-being.
When a client has a companionship care visit set up in their home the Caregiver will provide the service to be able to support the client with any activities the client wishes to attend.
Our Caregivers will help you to continue with your hobbies in their home or in and around the Trafford area.
Our Caregivers have taken our clients to many community activities over the years in the Trafford area such as:
Safety and Security
In a Care home, clients can be reassured that their safety and security are prioritised. Care Homes are designed specifically with the elderly in mind with an environment that is equipped with handrails slip-resistant flooring and wheelchair access.
For some, this can be the perfect environment but for others, it can feel a bit sterile and hospital-like this can easily put clients off who may feel uncomfortable in that kind of environment. As an example, people with dementia usually find it difficult to adjust to a new environment therefore home care may be a better solution.
Our Caregivers are always discreet which allows our clients to feel secure and happy in their homes. While receiving the benefit of our services.
Confronting routines
Care homes can offer stability for clients with specific routines. Most care homes have structured routines which are set daily and offer services such as meal times, recreational activities and exercise. For many elderly clients, this can make them feel confident that they are being looked after and thought of.
With live-in care, our clients get full control and flexibility with the care they receive which allows them to be fully independent and have the ability to change it at any time to suit their specific needs.
Our care plans vary massively from client to client which allows them to feel like they are getting the exact care tailored to their needs.
Live-in care or a care home in Trafford: Which is the best option for me?
Every individual has different preferences and needs which can determine which is right for them. Live-in care can provide complete independence within an environment they are familiar with allowing the client to have complete freedom to do daily tasks with assistance at their own pace. Care homes on the other hand can provide a greater level of assistance when it comes to complex medical needs.
Take your time to figure out a decision so that you can be 100% sure that you are making the best choice for yourself or a loved one.
Have a look at both our live-in care at home and 24-hour homecare options in and around the Trafford area
