Pet Inclusive Home Care
Supporting Your Loved Ones and Their Pets
At Home Instead, we understand that pets are cherished family members. Our commitment to comprehensive home care includes accommodating and supporting both our clients and their beloved furry friends. Pets play a vital role in enhancing well-being and happiness, particularly for those who may face health challenges or live alone.
Why Pets Matter
Why Pets Matter
The UK is a nation of pet lovers. A quarter of the population owns an estimated 11.1 million cats and 24%, around 8.9 million dogs. Owning a pet can make a positive difference to your life and bring you immense pleasure; increasing your wellbeing and actually helping you carry out daily tasks.
Enhancing Mental Health: Interacting with pets can significantly reduce stress and anxiety. Studies show that spending time with pets lowers cortisol levels and increases levels of oxytocin, which helps promote feelings of calm and happiness. In fact, pet owners often report improved mood and reduced feelings of loneliness.
Dementia Care Benefits: Pets can have a profound impact on individuals with dementia. Research indicates that pet therapy can improve mood, reduce agitation, and even enhance cognitive function in those with dementia. Engaging with pets provides emotional comfort and can help maintain a sense of routine.
Mobility and Independence: Assistance animals, such as guide dogs and therapy animals, play a crucial role in enhancing mobility and independence for individuals with disabilities. These animals help with navigation, provide physical support, and offer companionship, which contributes to greater overall well-being.
Therapeutic Impact: Therapy animals are used in various healthcare settings to support patients. Studies have shown that therapy animals can reduce pain perception, lower blood pressure, and improve overall quality of life for patients undergoing treatment.
Here at Home Instead Charnwood, recognise this valuable bond and strive to preserve and enhance it through our tailored care services.
Assistance with Pet Care Tasks
Our care professionals are trained to help with a range of pet care needs, ensuring that pets receive the attention and support they deserve, including:
- Feeding and Watering: Providing regular meals and fresh water.
- Walking & Enrichment: Ensuring pets get their daily exercise and enrichment.
- Grooming and Medications: Including brushing and nail maintenance with administrating medication or flea and worm treatments.
- Litter Box, Fish Tank, Stables and Cage Cleaning: Keeping living spaces for you and your companions, clean and hygienic.
- Taking to Vet/Grooming Appointments: Assisting with transportation and ensuring pets receive necessary medical and coat care.
Tailored Care Plans
We create inclusive care plans that address the needs of both our clients and their pets.
This includes:
- Aligning medication schedules with pet care routines.
- Incorporating pet-friendly activities into daily routines.
- Offering reassurance and companionship to pets.
Peace of Mind for Pet Owners
We understand that leaving pets in the care of others can be a significant concern for pet owners. The onset of old age or illness doesn’t have to mean giving up the joys of having a pet. Many pet owners worry about what happens to their pets as they age, but with our support, pet and home care can go hand-in-hand, allowing both the pet and their owner to stay at home together and continue making cherished memories.
Seamless Integration: Our care professionals work to ensure that the needs of both clients and their pets are met. By integrating pet care into our home care routines, we provide a seamless experience that maintains your loved one’s lifestyle and their pet’s well-being.
Personalised Care: We tailor our services to fit the specific routines and preferences of both the client and their pet. This personalized approach helps to ensure that pets receive the same level of care and attention they are accustomed to, providing peace of mind to pet owners.
Ongoing Communication: We keep open lines of communication with pet owners, providing regular updates on their pet’s well-being and ensuring that any changes in care needs are promptly addressed. This transparency helps build trust and provides reassurance that pets are well cared for.
Emotional Comfort: Knowing that their pets are being lovingly cared for can provide significant emotional relief to pet owners. Our care professionals are trained to offer compassionate care and support, ensuring that pets receive the attention and affection they need.
Continued Companionship: Pets contribute significantly to emotional well-being and quality of life. Our services ensure that pets remain a part of daily life, helping to maintain their role as loyal companions and providing ongoing comfort to their owners.
At Home Instead, we believe pets are an integral part of the family. Our services ensure that both our clients and their furry companions receive the love, support, and care they deserve. Keeping families together, in the comfort of their own homes.
Get Compassionate Home Care for You and Your Pets – Contact us todayto learn more about how Home Instead can provide compassionate care for you and your pets.