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Live-In Care 25 Mar, 2019

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

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 …

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Live-In Care / Types of care 23 Jan, 2017

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 your loved one needs live-in care? There can come a time when it is no …

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Cost of Care / Live-In Care / Types of care 19 Dec, 2016

How Much Does Live-in Home Care Cost?

How much does live-in care cost? With hometouch live-in care costs on average between £850 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 …

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Live-In Care / Types of care 19 Oct, 2016

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 coping at home it can stressful, especially as many people are frightened and resistant to …

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Choosing a Carer / Live-In Care / Types of care 10 Oct, 2016

Choosing A Full Time Live-in Carer?

Choosing a full time live-in carer can be very stressful, especially if your love one has special requirements. HomeTouch can help you to make the right choice. Why Choose live-in care? If your loved one is struggling to manage on their own, live-in care can help them to continue living safely in their own home. It …

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Choosing a Carer / Live-In Care / Types of care 29 Jul, 2016

Breaking down Elderly Care Options

Elderly care options include day centres, home care, residential care, and care homes. These terms can sound similar, but the choices are diverse. Breaking down Elderly Care Options The care options for looking after an elderly parent can seem confusing, and when you’re stressed and tired, it can be difficult to know which way to turn. …

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