What Is Senior Care?

As we age, many of us will require an increasing degree of support with daily life. Senior care is a vital part of social care and healthcare. As the average age of the UK population increases and we live longer, the need for senior care becomes more critical to the well-being of our older loved ones.

Today, we’ll explore what senior care is and how it can help you and your family navigate the inevitable changes of ageing.

What Is Senior Home Care?

Senior home care is a type of care and support for older adults that enables them to remain living independently in the home they love while receiving the support needed to live comfortably and happily. There are many types of senior care available, from residential care homes and sheltered accommodation to home care provided in the comfort of a person’s own home.

When surveyed, the vast majority of older adults say that, given the choice, they would prefer to remain living at home rather than move into a residential care home. Senior home care enables older adults to bring their preferences to life with the professional support of home care providers like Trinity Homecare.

Why Is Senior Care Important?

UK society has undergone significant changes over the last 50 years. Not only are we living longer than ever before, but it is also more common to move to or travel to different locations for education or work.

These significant changes affect the way we care for our cherished loved ones. Senior care plays a vital role in our society across all walks of life. As we age, we all need extra support to live well and comfortably.

Types of Senior Care at Trinity Homecare

At Trinity Homecare, we have been serving the UK community in their homes for over 25 years through our professional senior home care services. Every person is unique, so we offer a holistic and personalised approach to care, ensuring that tailored living care plans are the norm.

We offer home care for a wide variety of health conditions and needs. We couple this with a truly flexible and adaptable service, enabling our clients to have as little or as much care as they want, and as a client’s needs change, so does the care they receive in a seamless manner.

Our senior home care can be received as a long-term care arrangement or as a temporary measure. All home care options we offer can be received as visiting care or live-in care.

Visiting care is when a care professional visits the home to provide care and support on a regular basis. The minimum duration of a visit is 30 minutes, depending on the level of assistance required. Visiting care can be one visit per week to multiple visits per day.

To find out more about our visiting care service, download our free visiting care guide.

Live-in care is when a professionally trained carer lives with you in your own home to provide full-time care whenever needed. Live-in care is a welcome alternative to residential care. No upheaval, no disruption, and it allows you to be independent, stay close to friends, keep pets and maintain all your hobbies.

To find out more about our live-in care service, download our free live-in care guide.

Specific Care Options for Seniors

We offer a variety of care options to keep you or your loved one safe, comfortable and autonomous at home. We’ll work with you and your loved one to create a personalised care plan tailored to their needs, wishes and requirements.

Some of our care options include:

Explore our full range of home care services here.

As well as offering a wide range of care options, our experienced and professional carers can support conditions such as:

To determine if we can assist with a condition you or your loved one is living with, please contact our expert care team.

All care can be organised on a long-term or temporary basis. With no minimum time period required, care is totally flexible and easily adaptable.

What Are the Benefits of Senior Home Care?

Senior home care is by far the most preferred option amongst older adults requiring care. The benefits are tangible and long-lasting. They include:

Supported Independence at Home

Living at home rather than moving into a care home allows you to maintain your independence and live life on your own terms. You keep your place in your local community among friends and neighbours. You are free to choose what you eat and when you eat, with meals prepared for you if you desire. You can maintain your life surrounded by memories, pets and loved ones, in comfort and security.

Boosted Mental and Physical Well-Being

The emotional and psychological benefits of senior home care are not to be underestimated. Receiving a friendly visitor can make a lonely individual’s day. Having someone to talk with, share experiences and laugh with is incredibly powerful at staving off loneliness, depression and anxiety in older adults. A Trinity carer is a friend who can share activities and promote exercise and movement.

Practical Support Provided

In addition to providing care for health conditions and companionship, carers can assist with household tasks such as cleaning and laundry, grocery shopping and meal preparation. Support in the community is also provided, including accompanying individuals to appointments, attending social events or assisting with long journeys.

Support For All the Family

Senior care also offers numerous benefits to family carers. It gives them more time for other responsibilities, such as work and family duties, easing the emotional and logistical challenges that come with caring for a loved one.

It’s also a great solution for any family carer requiring some respite. Senior care could involve a regular break every week when the companion carer visits, or temporary companionship care to cover for the family carer, allowing them to take a much-needed break.

Peace of Mind

Senior care provides peace of mind, not only to the older adult but also to their family. It’s especially helpful for families who do not live near their loved ones. A Trinity carer can monitor an older individual’s welfare and provide feedback to the family, informing them of any issues or changes in their loved one’s life.

Outstanding Quality of Care

The quality of one-to-one personal care, companionship and support is unrivalled by residential care homes. Senior care provides complete continuity of care by carers who know and respect you. With over 25 years of experience and multiple awards in home care excellence, you can be assured that you are receiving the highest standards of care available when working with Trinity Homecare.

How Do I Know If My Loved One Needs Senior Care?

If you have an older loved one living alone, you may be worried about their welfare. You may wonder how you’ll know when they need extra support to keep them safe and well, especially if they’re hesitant to ask for help or are nervous about losing independence.

Here are some common warning signs that your loved one needs help at home:

Personal hygiene: Neglecting personal hygiene is one of the most significant signs that your loved one is struggling to cope with life alone.
Sudden weight change: This could be a warning sign of an illness, depression or unexplained loss of appetite.
Household chores: If your loved one is struggling to keep up with maintaining their home or putting off cleaning tasks, it might be an indication that they need support.
Increased trips and falls: Your loved one may start falling more frequently due to reduced mobility or struggles with coordination; senior care can help prevent falls and hospital admissions.
Loneliness and isolation: If your loved one usually enjoys company and socialising but now seems withdrawn or has started avoiding social events that they used to enjoy, it could be a sign of depression.
Cognitive decline: Signs of forgetfulness, confusion and memory loss could indicate an increased need for senior care.

How to Arrange Senior Care with Trinity Homecare

Trinity Homecare offers a free, no-obligation enquiry service, including a complimentary at-home care needs assessment before any care is arranged. This allows you to explore the service and gather all the necessary information to make an informed decision.

To arrange senior care with Trinity Homecare, simply follow these steps:

Call our expert care team today to discuss your needs.
We will arrange a complimentary, at-home care needs assessment for you or your loved one, enabling us to fully understand your needs and wishes, and provide personalised care tailored to your exact requirements.
We will create a personalised care plan that reflects your needs and wishes, and details exactly how care will be delivered.
Trinity will match a professional carer with you or your loved one, allowing you to enjoy the benefits of senior care without delay.
Care is flexible and can be adapted whenever needs change.

Talk to Trinity Homecare Today

If your loved one requires home care, chat with one of our friendly care team today. We offer a free, no-obligation enquiry and assessment service and are happy to offer information and advice to help you find the perfect home care solution.

Call us on 0207 183 4884 in confidence for a free no obligation quotation. If enquiring outside of our opening hours, please complete our online form and we will contact you the next day.