24 Jan What is Live In Care?
Live in care is fast becoming a very popular choice for people who require support around the clock. If you have lived in your home for many years then it’s a great option to stay there with all your memories, belongings, pets, neighbours and friends close by.
You may need someone to help you wash and dress, assist with your medication, to cook your favourite meals at the times you like to eat, take you to your weekly social group or out to the shops. You may need someone on hand as you are now higher risk of falling and your mobility is not so good these days. You can continue to live as independently as possible with that support, while enjoying your own home, with a companion by your side. Your live in carer moves into your home, while also maintaining your privacy and personal space.
You have choices for planning your Live In care – you can find your own carer and manage them and your care solely by yourself or you can instruct a company to help. Some companies provide the basic introductory service, this means that they are not regulated but they can find you a live in carer who they have checked and vetted; however after that you manage the carer and get back in touch if you need holiday cover for your carer.
Other companies offer a fully managed service. This means they are regulated by the Care Quality Commission and covered to provide all aspects of personal care. If anything were to happen to your carer such as illness, holidays, non-compatibility or any concerns, the company will deal with these and will ensure you have constant cover. Your care is fully managed and insured which can take a lot of stress away.
So, going into a residential care home is not the only option as your needs increase, you can stay at home with Live in care.