Advantages of Live In Care
Home Instead Stourbridge Hagley and Halesowen takes an in-depth look at the advantages of Live In care compared to other times of care for people who need extended support
1. Comfort and familiarity of having care at home
One of the biggest advantages of live-in care is that seniors can remain in the comfort of their own homes. They are surrounded by their belongings, their memories, and their routines, which can provide a sense of familiarity and security. Living at home with 1:1 private care and support also means seniors can continue to enjoy their hobbies and interests, visit with friends and family, and maintain a sense of independence. For some people, another big factor compared to moving in to other facilities, is that you can keep your beloved pets!
2. Care at home is one-on-one
Live-in care provides one-on-one care, which means the caregiver can focus on the needs and preferences of the senior. This individualized attention ensures that the senior receives the best possible care and support, tailored to their unique needs, personality and location. There is a clear contrast with care homes where although there may be a team of carers, they have to divide their attention across all of the residents. Many of our clients across Stourbridge and Halesowen or the villages of Hagley, Belbroughton and Clent are also very grateful that they can stay in touch with friends in their local neighbourhood, visiting and having visitors whenever they choose.
3. Enhanced safety and security within a homecare setting
Statics show that seniors who are vulnerable to falls have a lower risk if they have a Live In Carer compared with residential care because the carer is always present to give one to one support which cannot happen in a care home with multiple service users. With live-in care, there is always someone on hand to assist in case of an emergency or to provide support with daily activities. At Home Instead (Stourbridge, Hagley and Halesowen), caregivers can also help seniors maintain a safe and tidy home, reducing the risk of accidents and injuries.
4. Improved quality of life
Live-in care can improve the quality of life for seniors in many ways. They can enjoy regular meals, medication management, help with personal hygiene, and assistance with transportation around the Stourbridge, Hagley, Halesowen and Belbroughton area to get to appointments and social events. This can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, and improve overall wellbeing.
5. Live-in care at home gives peace of mind for families
Choosing live-in care for a loved one can be a difficult decision, but it can also provide peace of mind for families. They can rest assured that their loved one is receiving high-quality care, and they don’t have to worry about the stress and burden of caregiving themselves. Further, compared to residential care homes it means that the choices of how someone wants to live are endless, not limited to the arrangements of the home. Plus family can visit or take their loved one out for the day, whenever, as often as they want.
