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 may cause dissatisfaction or depression, and may increase confusion in people with dementia. If a care home is not working for your loved one, then live-in care at home is a valid alternative. Meanwhile, this type of care requires finding live in senior caregivers for your loved ones.Nursing care can be the right choice for many individuals – but some people are resistant to residential care, and others struggle to settle in an institutional setting. It can be painful and distressing when the person you love is unhappy in the place they live. It’s sensible to allow them a little time to adapt to their new environment; however there are ways of enabling them to return to their own home and supporting them to live safely and dignity.
What is live-in care?
Live-in care is twenty-four-hour care that is provided in a person’s own home. Carers can be hired to provide around-the-clock supervision and support. Professional carers can offer help with anything from household tasks, medication, mobilisation, dressing, and washing, to toileting and dealing with the challenging behaviours of dementia.Finding live in senior caregivers is key when it comes to home care. The right carer and level of care provided will depend on the individual’s needs. Conditions like cancer or dementia are progressive, meaning that the person’s health and function will gradually deteriorate. Home care can increase in response to this developing demand. Experienced specialist carers can help with complex needs like incontinence, tube feeding or ventilation, so that even towards the end of their life your loved one’s comfort can be maintained.The advantages of live-in care
The big benefit of live-in care is the fact that it allows someone to move back to the home they love, in a place that is familiar, close to friends and filled with their favoured things. Our lives follow patterns that have been honed over time. A routine can be comforting and reassuring. It’s not just about being stuck in our ways; there’s evidence that keeping to a familiar place, and following a regular pattern of activity can help maintain function and independence, especially in people with dementia. A care home can provide social stimulation and supportive care, but it can be tricky to escape for some peace and privacy. There can also be significant staff changeover, making it difficult to build a rapport. With live-in care from Hometouch, you have the choice and control to choose caregivers. You can pick someone that is the right fit for your loved one, safe in the knowledge that their focus will be on their care, with no conflicting demands on their attention and time.Live-in care can be particularly cost-effective if two people need support. If, for example, one parent has been living in a care home and the other starts to need assistance, it may make sense for them both to have in live-in care at home. They will be able to enjoy the rest of their days, living together in the house they love. Speak to one of our knowledgeable care advisers about Hometouch’s high quality live-in care service