CARERS WHO COME TO YOUR HOME - A BETTER FORM OF ELDERLY CARE |
Posted: July 21, 2018 |
Growing old is inevitable. Dying in a nursing home isn’t. Many people express the wish to remain living in their own home for as long as possible and, indeed, many remain healthy and independent until the end. For those who need some extra support there is a range of alternatives. Of course the time-honoured care for the elderly is for the family to support them. This can be uncomfortable and embarrassing, both for the elder who may struggle with the reversal of roles from carer to cared-for and for the family members who take on the burden of care. Help at homeSome care needs can be dealt with without recourse to specialist services. An older person who is struggling with their housework, for example, may not need the services of a home help, but may simply be able to employ a cleaner to take on the chores they struggle with. Where care needs are more complex a visiting carer, who comes once or twice a day to assist with dressing, bathing or other care needs, can be employed. This could be in addition to support from friends or family and could allow the person to remain at home for a much longer period of time. Full-time careFor those suffering from a degenerative condition such as dementia or Parkinson’s there may come a time when full-time care is required. Although the usual solution is to find a place in a care or nursing home this can lead to a speedy decline in health. For dementia sufferers especially, leaving the familiar surroundings of their own home can be a terrifying experience. They may become very confused and unable to function. Even care homes with a specialism in dementia care cannot replace the comfort and security the sufferer feels in their own living room. The alternative for those who wish to remain at home is to use live in care. A fully trained and supported carer is employed to live in the client’s home and take over as much, or as little, of the day-to-day running of the household as the senior needs. The care is precisely tailored to the individual and the level of care provided can be increased and decreased as fluctuations in the health of the client occur. Home Sweet HomeLive in care not only allows the elderly person the dignity of remaining in their own home, it also allows them to remain part of their social network. They do not need to be separated from a spouse who may not require care but be unable to provide for their needs. Pets do not need to be rehomed either, and if necessary a carer can be employed who is prepared to undertake caring for the pet as well as the owner. The carer may also be able to chaperone their client to appointments and provide transport to and from clubs and other social gatherings.
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