You Can Remain In Your Own Home
Live-in care allows you to remain living in your own home. This type of care means that you can benefit from full time care, catered to your specific needs, whilst remaining in your own home in familiar surroundings. Live-in care allows you to live according to your own schedule, see friends and family whenever you like and retain your independence.
One To One Care
Opting for live-in care means you will benefit from one-to-one care, or one carer between two of you. This means you can get the dedicated care and attention you need, unlike in a care home where the ratio of residents to carers will often be much higher. Live-in care allows you to build a relationship with a carer as it will be the same person looking after you daily – giving them the knowledge to know exactly what you need and when you need it.
It’s Not As Expensive As You Think
One thing that can lead people not to consider live-in care as a viable care option is a perception of cost, but live-in care can be more affordable than you think with the right live in care agency. It is worth discussing your options and gathering quotes based on your desired care plan or to ask for care plan options at different budgets. In some instances, you may even qualify for support from your local council towards the cost of your care.
It Can Be On A Permanent Or Temporary Basis
Whether you need extra support at home following surgery, a stroke or fighting illness or need ongoing care, live-in care can be organised on terms that suit you and if you will only need a live in carer for a fixed term basis, you do have that option. Unlike residential care, live-in care does not need to be disruptive and allows for someone to stay with loved ones in their own home whilst they recover or recuperate or even on a palliative care basis.
You Can Have A Specialist Carer
As well as having one to one care with a live-in carer, your live in care agency will also work to match you with a carer who has specialist training according to your needs or condition so they can provide the most efficient and knowledgeable care. They will often work to create a good match between you so you can form a professional relationship built on trust and respect where you both feel safe and confident. Again, this ensures you get the best care and are well looked after – giving you and your family peace of mind.
