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Live in Care London: Finding the Right Care

Finding the right carer isn’t just about experience and qualifications, it’s also about finding the personality fit that will lead to a close and trusting relationship. Live in Care London: Finding the Right Care It can be challenging to find the right home care. While no one likes to think of their loved ones, or …

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Cost of Care / Live-In Care 12 Apr, 2019

Will the council pay for live-in care?

Live-in home care is either paid for with the support of the council or privately funded. Most people are expected to make a financial contribution to the care they need when age, illness or injury makes it unsafe to live independently. However, local authority funding may be available. When assessing someone’s eligibility, their care needs, …

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Live-In Care 25 Mar, 2019

Home modifications for a live-in carer

A live-in carer can enable your loved one to continue living safely in the comfort and familiarity of their own home. However, there are a few practical measures and steps you should take before they move in. Dementia, illness or disability can make it impossible for someone to live independently, without the significant risk of …

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Elderly Parents / Live-In Care 18 Mar, 2019

Moving from a care home to live-in care

Choosing the right care for a loved one can be a challenge. The choice can seem overwhelming. Dementia, disability, family commitments, or a crisis at home can make a residential facility look like the only option. However, the change in environment and routine may not suit all individuals. Living away from home comforts and friends …

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Live-In Care / Types of care 9 Apr, 2018

Is home care better than care homes?

Care homes, day care or home care? The choice can be confusing and, at a vulnerable time, many elderly people are frightened about the future. Different families have differing needs, residential care is not the only alternative – elderly home care could be a better option. Home carers can maintain your loved one’s safety, wellbeing …

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Live-In Care / Types of care 3 Oct, 2017

What is live-in care?

Live-in care means that a carer will live-in your loved one’s home. Find out how live-in care can work for you, including information about costs, where a live-in carer can be found, and what they will need. Live-in care means that a carer will live-in your loved one’s home around the clock, and be on hand …

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Carer Tips / Live-In Care / Types of care 18 Aug, 2017

Home Safety Without a Carer

Ensuring home safety can be difficult without a carer, but there are measures you can put in place while you decide on the right home care solution for you. Home safety Nothing is quite like a person being on hand to physically help. Whether it’s cooking a meal, answering the door to strangers, or even …

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Cost of Care / Live-In Care / Types of care 7 Jul, 2017

How much is overnight care for the elderly?

Caring for a loved one is hard at the best of times, but what about when you go to sleep? Elderly people can be restless at night as they may need to use the bathroom, and if they have dementia, the early hours are prime time for wandering. This can cause concern that may affect …

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Choosing a Carer / Live-In Care / Types of care 5 May, 2017

Changes in behaviour that require a live-in carer

Self-neglect, accidents around the house, trouble keeping up with medications, and withdrawal and isolation could all be indicators that your loved one needs live-in care. Changes in behaviour that require a live in carer When someone starts to develop dementia, their deterioration in function can be gradual. Too often, mishaps, memory lapses and near-misses can …

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Live-In Care / Types of care 7 Feb, 2017

What Does a Live-in Carer Need?

A live-in carer will need a space of their own, access to bathroom facilities and time for privacy. Find out more… How to prepare for a live-in carer A carer can be employed to live in your loved one’s own home to ensure they can live safely, with dignity, in the place they feel most …

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