How live-in care works for the family
Having access to high-quality, professional live-in care is an option every family needs to know about.
Two of the biggest concerns for clients’ families are:
Is Mum getting the best possible love and care?
Is Dad happy and enjoying life?
The possibility of having a professional care assistant live at home with a loved one is proving to be one answer to the issue of long-term care. Care company Inspiring On, a growing home care company in the southwest, understands how families need and appreciate this special kind of at-home care service. Their trained care staff see for themselves the benefits of round-the-clock care and support. For them, happy clients also mean happy families.
Having this option, concerned adult children no longer need to worry about their parent’s welfare. They know their ageing parents are receiving great care on a one-to-one basis and are getting all the attention and help they need when they need it. And that’s a big weight off their minds.
This is especially important for families who do not live nearby. Some live overseas and therefore cannot respond instantly to Dad’s issues with the washing machine or Mum’s tendency to fall when trying to shower.
So, having a well-trained, friendly and reliable carer in-house to take care of all the day-to-day problems is a big comfort.
Live-in care provides all this and so much more.
Familiar environment
Familiar surroundings promote feelings of security and are known to be beneficial to a person’s overall physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.
No matter our age, we all feel more relaxed sleeping in our own bed, surrounded by our precious ornaments and photographs.
We consider our home important, and the same applies to older people, especially when they have cherished their family home for decades and created many happy memories there.
As we get older, any change or disruption to our environment can be a big cause of stress and anxiety.
Having the choice of live-in care is then undoubtedly an important factor for families when considering the health and future care and well-being of their loved ones.
Maintaining independence
One major worry for children with ageing parents is the decline in their parent’s independence. It’s not always feasible to continue past hobbies in residential settings because of the need to cater to a broader range of residents.
However, if Mum or Dad can stay at home and have the care come to them, this allows them to keep up their independence and gives them a sense of autonomy.
Family members then relax knowing that the carer is always on hand to help if needed.
It’s worth pointing out here that an important part of the care and support package is the encouragement of clients to be involved with daily activities and routines. This gives the older person a sense of their value and self-worth. Also, they are less likely to see themselves as useless and helpless.
Peace of mind
Engaging a live-in carer also provides peace of mind for the family because they know their loved one is receiving the best possible care in their chosen environment–at home, where they want to be.
Even better, the family can still be involved in their loved one’s care without having to manage it, and it gives them the flexibility to deal with their responsibilities and commitments.
Cost-effective alternative
When the time comes for their loved ones to need some kind of care, families often dread the financial side of care provision because of the potential expense. However, live-in care offers a workable solution for many people.
So, until more specialized or nursing care is required, live-in care can be a cost-effective substitute for residential care.
It makes sense, therefore, to consider this option because of its benefits to the loved one and the family. By providing 24/7 care at home, the family is providing comprehensive support without busting the budget.
All in all, it’s an effective solution for meeting the care needs of both loved ones and family.
