What kind of care do I need?

Deciding to look into your care options is the first step in getting professional, compassionate support tailored to your lifestyle and needs. However, with so many options available, knowing where to start can feel like an overwhelming task.

The best place to start is almost always the care service you require. By understanding the different care options available, you’ll have an easier time creating a care plan that works for you.

Today, we’ll explore several care options to help you decide which best suits your needs. We’ll also discuss how Trinity Homecare can support you in the next steps.

24-hour home care

If your main concern about professional care is moving to a new home without all your personal items, then 24-hour home care may be the ideal solution. You’ll continue living in the comfort of your own home, but with round-the-clock support from a fully trained carer.

People of all ages can benefit from home care, as your carer will tailor your care plan to exactly what you need. This is an amazing option for people who don’t want to move out of their home, or those who might experience more harm than good from moving. For example, people experiencing cognitive decline might get confused and distressed by moving to a care home.

Complex live-in care

Complex live-in care is ideal for people living with complicated or chronic health conditions. These health issues often require specialist care or an experienced carer, but instead of moving to a specialist care facility, live-in care gives you the freedom to remain at home.

A complex carer offers expert-level support when dealing with your specific health condition or injury. This type of care ensures that you stay on top of your care and recovery plan, treatment options and rehabilitation.

Complex live-in care covers a range of conditions, such as:

• Spinal injuries
• Ventilator care
• Congenital disease
• Peg feeding care
• Degenerative illnesses
• Catheter, bowel and stoma care
• Cerebral palsy care
• Tracheostomy care
• Stroke recovery care
• Huntington’s

Visiting care

Sometimes, you don’t need or want a carer living in your home full-time. If you are able to get around independently and maintain basic care on your own, visiting care might be better suited. This is where an experienced carer visits your home as often as you require, helping with personal care, medication management, companionship or transportation.

Visits usually last between 30 and 60 minutes, depending on your care needs. Some people only need one or two visits a week for help getting out of the house, while others need multiple visits a day. Visiting care may be a good starting point as you progress towards live-in care.

Dementia care

Dementia affects a person’s memory function and how well they remember things. Cognitive decline can make it increasingly difficult to complete many daily tasks on their own, increasing the need for round-the-clock care. People with dementia or Alzheimer’s may also find it difficult to rationally reason things, control their emotions and speak.

Dementia care is offered by experienced carers who are fully trained in managing the disease. Big life changes, like moving and meeting lots of new people, can progress the disease and make symptoms worse, so live-in dementia care is often the best option.

Hospice care

When a full recovery is no longer possible and comfort is the main priority of your healthcare team, hospice care is the natural next step. Hospice carers are trained in life-limiting conditions such as cancer and heart failure, helping you remain in the comfort of your own home for as long as possible.

Hospice care has long been offered in professional settings such as hospitals and care facilities. However, more people are now choosing live-in hospice care to stay in familiar surroundings while receiving 24/7 care.

Respite care

Respite care provides a well-deserved break to family carers who usually take on the main share of responsibilities. It also gives you a fresh change of pace and perspective, too. A respite carer offers short-term care no matter what services you need, and they’ll follow your current care plan to make the switch as seamless as possible.

Trinity Homecare’s carers all bring a broad range of skills to their clients, so no matter what you need from your respite services, we’re ready to help.

Parkinson’s care

Parkinson’s is a progressive disease that affects the nervous system, leading to tremors, slow or imprecise muscle movements and muscle rigidity. Since the disease is progressive, your symptoms and care needs will change over time. This is where Parkinson’s care comes in.

At Trinity, we believe in building strong client-carer connections, which is why we aim to match you with one primary carer rather than lots of different carers depending on the day. Your carer will learn your specific needs and requirements to tailor your plan to you and change it whenever necessary, ensuring you’re always receiving the best, most comprehensive care possible.

Convalescent care

Convalescent care, otherwise known as rehabilitation support, aims to guide you through recovery from an illness, injury or surgery. It’s short-term and can be offered by live-in or visiting carers, helping you recuperate without the stress of keeping up with everyday life and responsibilities.

The degree of convalescent care you need will depend on what you’re recovering from. Some people may need continuous support with personal hygiene, toileting and getting around the home. Others might only need brief visits to remind them to take their medication and to socialise.

Postoperative care

Postoperative care is another short-term care solution specifically for after you’ve been discharged from hospital following an operation. Many surgical procedures may leave you with limited mobility and difficulties carrying out daily activities, which is where a postoperative carer will help.

How much support your postoperative carer offers depends on several things, such as the surgery you underwent, whether it was planned or not and your current health. They’ll monitor your vitals, wound and recovery while helping with daily activities to make recovery easier and faster. Postoperative care is typically delivered by visiting carers, but you can choose live-in support instead.

Palliative care

Palliative care focuses on fostering comfort and confidence at home while navigating the complexities of a terminal illness or condition. While the majority of your healthcare team will focus on your physical condition, palliative carers are on hand to provide emotional support as well. They’ll also assist with personal care, household tasks and medications.

Palliative care isn’t the same as end-of-life care, although the latter is a form of this type of support. You can choose to get palliative care as soon as you need it, and it may last as little as a few days to several years.

Bariatric care

Bariatric care supports people who are severely overweight or obese, which means having a BMI over 30. Obesity can cause a number of limiting symptoms, including limited mobility, breathing difficulties and personal care struggles. A bariatric carer will support you in navigating these challenges while encouraging a healthy lifestyle.

A bariatric carer not only helps with personal care and moving around the house, but they can also offer support after weight-related surgeries and treatments. People with obesity may deal with isolation and mental health issues, so a compassionate carer will offer companionship and emotional support.

Disability care

Living with a disability can lead to several barriers in life compared to others, requiring more support from family or professional carers. Disability home care promotes and supports a more positive lifestyle moving forward, giving you and your loved ones peace of mind that you’re being sufficiently supported in comfortable and familiar surroundings.

Depending on how much care you require, Trinity Homecare offers both visiting and live-in disability support. As your condition changes, your carer will tailor your specific plan to assist you in any way you need.

How to choose the right care service for you

Knowing which type of care is right for you can be tricky, especially when many services overlap. The best way to figure out what care service you need is to consult your health team and create a care plan.

A care plan will include:

• The support you require
• Things you can and would like to continue to do for yourself
• Your desired outcomes for care
• Who will provide care
• When your care will be given
• Any previous care records
• Relevant medical history
• An up-to-date care needs assessment
• Details of key family members

A care plan can help you decide whether you need live-in or visiting home care and any extra support from trained professional carers. At Trinity Homecare, we’re happy to discuss your options and create a comprehensive plan tailored to your specific needs.

How Trinity Homecare can help

At Trinity Homecare, we’re committed to providing complete, compassionate care for our clients. We’ll match you with one of our fully trained carers to ensure your needs are met by an experienced, friendly face.

The care we provide includes:

• One-to-one support at home
• Completely bespoke live-in care that has been tailored to you
• Specialist care for a number of different circumstances
• Home carers carefully matched to your needs
• CQC rated ‘Outstanding’ live-in care services

No matter what type of care you require, you can rest assured that we have your best interests in mind. As your condition progresses or circumstances change, we’ll adapt your care plan so you’re always covered by the right type of care.

Talk to us 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 020 4572 5583 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.