Elderly Care in Lincoln
If your loved one is having trouble with everyday tasks and daily activities, there’s Home Instead help available.
What is Elderly Care?
Elderly care and home care in Lincoln provides individuals with additional support with daily tasks and activities, when they might struggle to do them on their own.
Our Care Professionals provide the elderly with companionship and care during a challenging time in their life, when getting older means they aren’t as independent as they used to be. Aging well isn’t just about looks, it’s ensuring your loved one is active, mobile and able to enjoy their quality of life with enhanced overall-wellbeing.
What assistance is included with Elderly Care in Lincoln?
Elderly care in Lincoln includes a variety of personalised care that’s tailored to meet the needs of older adults. These services typically include:
- Personal Care: Assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting to ensure hygiene and comfort.
- Medical Support: Medication management, health monitoring, and coordination with healthcare providers.
- Household Assistance: Help with household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and meal preparation to maintain a clean and tidy home.
- Mobility Support: Aid with moving around the home, transferring from bed to chair, and assistance with walking to prevent falls and ensure safety.
- Companionship: Providing social interaction, emotional support, and engaging activities to help reduce loneliness.
- Transportation: Help with transportation to medical appointments, social events, and errands to maintain independence.
- Respite Care: Temporary relief for primary caregivers, allowing them to rest and recharge while ensuring their loved ones continues to receive quality care.
Positive aspects of choosing Elderly Care
Your loved one might feel that they don’t need elderly care but there are many benefits to having a Care Professional support them in their home.
- Personalised support: Your loved one’s care will be bespoke to them and tailored to their specific needs. This means they receive the very best care they need from trained and highly skilled Care Professionals.
- Health and independence: Living at home and being able to receive care in a familiar environment offers a sense of comfort and independence for your loved one. Home care encourages individuals to do things on their own, knowing help is on hand if they need it.
- Peace of mind for families: Caregiver burnout is an extreme condition and one that is significantly reduced with elderly home care. We provide peace of mind for families, allowing them to take a break whilst safe in the knowledge that their loved one is receiving the right type of care they need.
When should elderly care be considered?
We believe that elderly care should be considered when older adults face challenges in managing daily activities independently, or when their health and safety starts to decline.
It can also be needed when family members, or primary caregivers, are unable to provide the right type of support due to time constraints or burnout If there are concerns about your loved one’s well-being, such as loneliness, depression, or neglect of medical needs, Professional Care could be the solution.
Tips for discussing elderly care with a loved one
We understand how difficult it can be to discuss elderly care with a loved one. There are ways to speak about elderly care and your family’s options. We advise:
- Clear & open communication: Keep communication clear and explain why you feel your loved one needs elderly care by gently expressing your concern.
- Choose the right time and place: Be mindful about when and where you talk about elderly care with your loved one. Make sure they feel safe and comfortable. It’s also a good idea to let them know you will be having this conversation ahead of time, rather than surprising them with it when they might not be expecting to talk about it.
- Outline the benefits of elderly care: Highlight the benefits and positives of receiving extra help around the home. From household tasks and companionship, your loved one will be able to maintain their independence without having to worry about a tidy home.
- Listen to their worries and concerns Ask for their opinions and make sure their voice is heard. They might feel upset and attacked so be sure to validate their concerns and feelings.
- Be patient and understanding: Recognise that this is a significant change in your loved one’s life and it may take time for them to adjust to the situation and accept elderly care.
If your loved one is feeling anxious, emotional or angry about elderly care, it’s okay to revisit the conversation at a later date. If you need additional support, you can speak to us for professional support and further help.
The types of Elderly Care services we offer in Lincoln
From help around the home to more specialised health care, there are many types of elderly care services offered in Lincoln. Our Care Professionals can support with:
- Home Care: Whether overnight or during scheduled daytime visits, we support your loved ones at home.
- Specialist Care: Our Care Professionals can meet complex health needs, such as cancer care,palliative care and dementia care.
- Health Care: Support with specific health conditions, like stoma care and diabetes monitoring.
- Live-in Care: For round-the-clock care and assistance, we look after individuals throughout the day and during the night.
We know choosing elderly care can be a challenging decision to make. That’s why we’re here every step of the way.
For more information, get in touch online or call us and speak to one of our professional advisors on 01522 301 000 .
FAQs: Elderly Care in Lincoln
Do you have to pay for carers in your own home?
Yes, you have to pay for carers in your own home. The cost of care varies from person to person and there are ways to pay for the care your loved one needs. Take a look at our guide to funding for more information.
How to take care of an elderly person?
Depending on the level of care they need, there are various ways to take care of an elderly person. If their care needs change or the help they need gets too much to cope with on your own, reach out to our team to see how elderly care can help.
How do I arrange a carer for my mother?
If your mother needs personalised care, get in touch to speak to us about how we can provide her with elderly care. From support with housework and daily tasks, to medication management, we can provide the Professional Care your mother needs.