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Apr 23, 2020 3 min

The Benefits of Live-In Care During Covid-19 Pandemic

The outbreak of Covid-19 has seen an unprecedented surge in demand on health and social care services and many resources are being stretched to breaking point. Hospital discharge teams are tending to go down the route of discharge to care…

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Apr 20, 2019 4 min
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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…

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Mar 25, 2019 4 min

What Home Modifications are Needed 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…

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Apr 9, 2018 2 min
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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…

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Aug 18, 2017 3 min
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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…

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May 5, 2017 3 min

Changes in Behaviour that Require Specialist Live in Care

Self-neglect, accidents around the house, trouble keeping up with medications, and withdrawal and isolation could all be indicators that your loved one needs specialist live in care. Changes in behaviour that require specialist live in care When someone starts to develop dementia, their deterioration in function can be gradual. Too often, mishaps, memory lapses and near-misses can be explained away as natural and normal effects of ageing, but there can come a time when it is no longer safe to live alone. So, when you start to notice these signs in excess, it could be a time to find a specialist live in care. So how can you tell when someone you love needs live-in care? You may have known and relied on your loved one for many years, so the idea that they could be unsafe living alone can be difficult to contemplate. However, the increasing memory loss and…

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Jan 23, 2017 3 min
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Is Live-in Care Right For Me?

Signs that live-in care is right for you to include unsteadiness and falls, disturbances during the night and near-miss accidents. Dementia, disease and disability can all make it difficult to live safely at home. But how can you tell when…

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Dec 19, 2016 4 min

How Much Does Live-in Home Care Cost?

How much does live-in care cost? With hometouch live-in care costs on average between £1250 and £1050 per week, and a short conversation with one of our friendly team will establish your personal needs and your budget. Hometouch offers affordable live in homecare services for elderly people. We believe older people should receive proper and adequate care during their old age. How much does live-in care cost? When someone is struggling to live alone, safely, in their own home, moving into residential care is not the only alternative. Live-in carers can be an affordable option, but there are lots of things to consider when calculating the costs. Home is where the heart is, and many people who are elderly or infirm would prefer to stay in their own home for as long as possible. Being close to friends, family and all that is familiar can improve function, well-being, and quality of…

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Oct 19, 2016 3 min
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Benefits of live-in care

The benefits of live-in care include remaining in a familiar environment, staying in touch with friends and neighbours, being able to keep beloved pets, and more… Exploring the benefits of live-in care When someone you care for is no longer…

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