Home care for younger adults

Health challenges can impact anyone at any time, regardless of age or background. Illnesses, injuries, and congenital conditions can all affect a person’s independence and quality of life in dramatic ways.

However, compassionate and tailored care at home can enable everyone to lead autonomous and fulfilling lives in the place where they feel most comfortable.

Breaking the Age Barrier

A common misconception is that home care is for the elderly. However, a growing number of younger adults are living with conditions that affect their day to day lives. In England alone, over 15 million people (more than 1 in 4) live with a long-term health condition or health problem that cannot be cured, only managed with medication or therapies. Over the next ten years, this figure is expected to increase, particularly among those living with multiple conditions.

Nonetheless, there remains a lack of awareness, and even sometimes a lingering stigma, that associates home care with old age. This perception can be a barrier for younger adults who might benefit from such services but are reluctant to consider them due to social expectations.

Home care offers everyone a personalised alternative to institutionalised care, ensuring that each individual receives support in the comfort and familiarity of their own. This is not simply about assistance with daily living tasks, it is about providing a holistic service that respects individuality, promotes independence, and enables social inclusion.

Care for Everyone

There are a number of health conditions that be supported at home, including:

• Physical Disabilities: Whether due to a congenital condition or an accident, physical disabilities can significantly impact daily life. Quality care can provide support with mobility, personal care, and household tasks, ensuring that individuals can maintain as much independence as possible.
• Mental Health Challenges: Mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder are on the rise in the UK. Compassionate, consistent support that respects each individual’s unique needs can promote mental well-being through personalised care strategies.

• Brain Injuries: Recovering from and managing a brain injury requires specialised support. Skilled care staff can support clients at home as they navigate the complexities of recovery, ensuring that they have the right balance of assistance and independence to facilitate their rehabilitation.
• Young-Onset Dementia: Although often thought of as a condition that only affects older people, around 70,800 people with dementia in the UK are under 65 years old. This figure is also on the rise. Personalised home care from skilled, familiar professionals can ensure that even those facing cognitive challenges can receive the support they need in a manner that respects their dignity and individuality.

Benefits of Home Care for Younger Adults

• Enhanced Independence and Autonomy: Home care enables younger adults to maintain control over their lives. Whether it’s managing a physical disability or coping with the effects of a brain injury, having tailored support means individuals can continue to engage with their community and pursue their personal goals. The personalised nature of home care ensures that support is flexible and adapts to evolving needs, allowing individuals to live independently while receiving the care they need.
• Person-Centred Support: Quality care is built on understanding that no two individuals are alike. Every person’s care should be designed with their specific requirements, preferences, and personality in mind. This approach is critical for younger adults, who may have unique lifestyle needs and aspirations when compared to older adults.

• Improved Health Outcomes:Research shows that receiving care in a familiar environment can have a positive impact on mental and physical health. For younger adults coping with chronic conditions, the comfort of home can reduce stress and promote recovery. Home care also reduces the needs for hospital admissions, as clients receive timely and regular support, which can prevent the escalation of health issues. The ability to manage health conditions effectively at home means that individuals often experience improved overall well-being and stability.
• Continuity of Care and Familiarity: One of the hallmarks of quality home care is a consistent team of carers. For younger adults, building a trusting relationship with carers is crucial, in order foster trust, enhance communication, and ultimately lead to a higher standard of care.

The Broader Impact of Home Care

When individuals receive the care they need in their own homes, they are more likely to remain engaged in their communities, continue contributing to the local economy, and maintain a higher quality of life. Furthermore, effective home care reduces the strain on hospital services and long-term care facilities, allowing the healthcare system to focus resources where they are most needed.

How Home Instead can help

At Home Instead Canary Wharf, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and our understanding that each client is unique. Our Care Professionals are highly trained to support individuals living with a range of physical and mental disabilities, brain injuries, and dementia. Every Care Professional is carefully chosen for their kindness, empathy, and warmth.

We take time to learn what is important to the individual and their family, so our support is tailored to their needs.

We make sure the same Care Professionals visit each time, which is especially important not only for continuity of care, but also in building a trusting and effective relationship, as well as to help those with memory issues to recognise familiar faces.

Home Instead Canary Wharf has been rated as Outstanding by the CQC and our person-centred philosophy of care is focused on providing the highest quality service possible across Tower Hamlets, Newham and Barking.

Our Care Professionals help to enhance the quality of life of young adults living with life-limiting conditions, by allowing them to maintain a sense of dignity and independence for as long as possible.

We also support families and family carers to navigate the difficulties that arise when their loved ones need help at home, by alleviating the emotional and physical burdens family carers face. Our Care Professionals can allow family members to have time for themselves and to enjoy time with their loved ones without the anxiety and stress of also having to provide constant support.

So if you are curious about how we can help you, call our friendly team today on 0203 713 3161, or send us a message and someone will get back to you within 24 hours.