More and more people are opting for live-in care over other types of care, and it’s easy to see why. The benefits of live-in care are numerous. By gaining a better understanding of the advantages of live-in care, you and your loved one can choose a care service that’s perfectly tailored to their lifestyle.
Residential care or nursing homes may not suit everyone, so it helps to be aware of all the alternatives available. In this guide, we’ll elaborate on the reasons why live-in care benefits so many individuals and why you may want to consider it.
Staying in the comfort of your home
One of the main reasons people with care needs turn to live-in care is the opportunity it provides to remain in the comfort and familiarity of their own home. Moving out and selling up may be something that your loved one is not ready to do. Their home might be filled with cherished possessions, connected to many special memories, that simply wouldn’t be accommodated in a smaller care home facility. Live-in care is an attractive alternative to relocating.
It’s not just moving home that can have an impact, but moving out of the local area is equally disruptive. There may not be a care home nearby with availability so individuals may find themselves moving away from their community, neighbours, friends, and family.
In addition, moving home at any time of life can be stressful, but especially so as we age. With live-in care, individuals can avoid the hassle of relocating to a care home environment and selling their home.
Maintaining independence
Maintaining independence and having daily routines in place are all the more important as we age. Illness, injuries, ongoing health conditions, and mobility issues can have an impact on an individual’s sense of independence. They may no longer be able to carry out the everyday tasks they are used to doing and this can affect their confidence and quality of life.
A live-in carer can help to support an individual as they go about their daily lives. From assisting with personal care to helping with light household chores, a live-in carer is there to support an individual’s independence and not to take over. Similarly, live-in care is planned around the individual’s daily routines, empowering them to make decisions on a day-to-day basis and giving them a sense of control.
Peace of mind
Live-in care offers peace of mind to both the individual receiving care and their family members. With an experienced carer on-site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, you can rest assured that your elderly loved one will be in safe hands. One of the benefits of live-in care is that there is always someone close by to respond to emergency situations, monitor health, ensure safety, and provide immediate support whenever it is needed.
Reducing falls
Another example of the many advantages of live-in care is that your loved one will be under continuous supervision to ensure their safety. What this means is that a carer can assist with mobility, implement safety measures, and spot and tidy away trip hazards, in order to minimise the risk of falls. If the risk of falls is a primary concern in your loved one’s care plan, this care requirement can be expertly addressed by the live-in carer.
Freedom of choice with meals
Unlike care home environments, live-in care affords more personalisation by way of dietary preferences and meal planning. Whether your loved one has dietary restrictions or preferences, these can all be catered for by a live-in carer. From food shopping to planning meals, and more, a live-in carer ensures that an individual can continue to enjoy the food they love.
Should your loved one enjoy cooking for themselves, a live-in carer can support their culinary interests. By cooking together in the kitchen, your loved one will be able to enjoy preparing their meals under the safe guidance of their live-in carer.
Stay with beloved pets
Leaving pets behind can be a heart wrenching experience, but with live-in care, people can remain with their beloved furry companions in their own homes. Pets offer humans so much, from unconditional love and companionship, to an excuse to get some exercise and go for a walk. Caring for a pet can also give an elderly person a sense of purpose and responsibility.
What’s more, according to Age UK, time spent playing with pets is thought to improve mental and physical well-being. For elderly individuals, having a pet can provide emotional support and a source of joy.
Flexible care
Live-in care is a flexible and adaptable form of care that evolves with changing care needs. There are various types of care available to individuals who choose to opt for home care. From live-in dementia care tailored to the specific demands living with this condition brings, to around-the-clock 24-hour home care.
On a day-to-day basis, if your loved one has social engagements, hobbies, or interests, their live-in care can be flexibly scheduled around these. Live-in carers can assist with transport to and from social events, community group activities, and more. Live-in care is not just about ensuring an individual’s health is on the right track, but also making sure that they get enjoyment out of their lives as they age.
Couples cared for together
Couples can benefit from live-in care in the comfort of their own home. Live-in care enables couples to stay together and receive care without moving out of the home they share.
In addition, couples care is a very cost-effective way for two elderly individuals living in the same house to receive care. The same live-in carer can provide assistance to both individuals. However, the care is personalised for each individual, appreciating that while they are a couple, each person has different care needs.
For more information about the benefits of live-in care, take a look at our helpful nationwide live-in care guide.
Trinity Homecare’s live-in care services
There are many advantages of live-in care. Should your loved one wish to enjoy the benefits of a live-in care service, Trinity Homecare is the ideal choice. Our live-in care service provides individuals with personalised care to suit their care requirements, preferences, and daily routines, all in the comfort of their own home.
With an ‘Outstanding’ CQC rating, placing Trinity amongst the top 4% of all care companies in England, you can have the peace of mind that your loved one will fully benefit from a professional live-in care service at home.
If you have any questions regarding live-in care planning, get in touch with our helpful and knowledgeable care team
Arranging live-in care with Trinity is straightforward.
Simply follow these five steps:
- Call our care team
- Undergo a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your care needs and arrange a care assessment
- After the assessment, a plan of care is created
- A perfect one to one carer is found and placed
- Care can be adapted at any time
