Homecare services have become a key option for families and individuals in various life stages and situations because of their continual commitment to personalised care. From people looking to support their independence as they get older, to someone who needs some help transitioning from the hospital to home whilst recovering from an injury. The broad range of specialised services means they are essential to many. 

Here we look in more detail at who homecare services can offer effective support; from ageing adults to family caregivers.

Ageing adults

As we age, there may come a time when we would appreciate some support allowing us to remain living at home and to continue our daily routines. Homecare offers that support in many forms: from assistance with daily activities, medication management to personal care and ensuring you eat a well-balanced diet. Right At Home provide homecare services in Twickenham and Richmond; offering a wide range of services, one of which is companion care. Companion care can offer a sense of security, allowing ageing adults to continue enjoying a high quality of life whilst remaining connected to their loved ones and communities. It is important in our lives to have familiar faces and friends around to chat to and to have sociability. At Right At Home, we tailor our services to our individual client’s needs, focusing on promoting independence and quality of life. 

Individuals with chronic conditions or disabilities 

Homecare services provide an invaluable service to people with chronic conditions such as diabetes, cancer or osteoarthritis. Additionally, they are also a great support for people at the end of their life, with services such as end-of-life care and 24-hour live-in care. At Right At Home, we understand the importance of being comfortable and maintaining your independence as much as possible, regardless of your life situation. Our experienced caregivers strike the perfect balance between encouraging our clients to remain as active and connected as they can whilst also understanding where they can support their clients and ensuring they make their quality of life is as good as possible. Homecare also can help individuals with disabilities. Services such as personal care mean that people can continue to be in the comfort of home whilst still navigating day-to-day living. Personal Care is support involving physical contact between the client and carer, this can include: grooming, washing, going to the toilet and continence care. There are many additional ways that caregivers can help, from advising on adaptations to make peoples homes more accessible, to assisting with mobility. Disabilities, whether cognitive or physical, require specialised care to deal with the unique challenges that can accompany them. Homecare services can serve as a real lifeline, fostering self-sufficiency and promoting independence.

People recovering from surgery

People recovering from surgery can often benefit from some extra help whilst they get back to full health or mobility. Homecare promotes healing and rehabilitation by supporting daily activities, managing medication, and ensuring that the client eats regular nutritious meals, which all will help speed up recovery. Hospital-to-home care is also invaluable in providing a smooth transition from the hospital back to the comfort of your own home, which is where most people want to be when rehabilitating. Recovering from an operation can sometimes be both physically and emotionally demanding, therefore knowing that there is extra help to get you through that period can be both reassuring and comforting.

Family caregivers

Family caregivers are integral to the support network when people need extra help at home. However, sometimes individuals can be so busy helping their loved ones that they forget to look after themselves properly. Homecare services not only lighten the load by completing some of the things that need doing, but they also offer respite care which enables loved ones to take some time to meet their own needs and have a bit of space from their responsibilities. Caring for a loved one is very rewarding, however it can also be emotionally and physically tiring. It is important to acknowledge the demand and effect it can have on an individual, therefore having some support for yourself can relieve the pressure and be comforting during a challenging time. This support can alleviate any associative stress you might feel if you try balancing a busy life with your care responsibilities. Knowing that your loved one is still receiving the highest standard of care in your absence offers peace of mind. 

If you or a loved one could benefit from homecare services, why not call Right At Home and speak to one of our team on 0203 3763535 . They will be happy to answer any questions you have. 

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