The Emotional and Social Benefits of Live-in Care
There are significant emotional and social benefits to having live-in care, although the most important of these is companionship. This can help to reduce the risk of loneliness and isolation that people living alone can experience, especially if they live far away from family and friends. Continuing to live at home is many people’s choice over going into residential care simply because it is the most person-centred option and allows an individual to maintain their independence. Since 1989, Helping Hands have been supporting people to live well in the homes they love, offering bespoke care and companionship from skilled professionals. This is beneficial for people who enjoy the company of others and may be struggling with the emptiness at home left by the passing of a beloved partner. In addition, your carer will also help with every aspect of your daily routine and practical tasks.
Reducing Loneliness at home
Live-in care means that there’s always someone in your home with you, and you’ll therefore never be lonely.
Building Trust and Consistency
You’ll quickly get used to your live-in carer and they’ll become a trusted friend delivering consistent care.
Supporting Emotional Wellbeing
According to the Campaign to End Loneliness, “social connectedness is associated with better mental health.”
Enhancing Daily Life at home
Live-in care can enhance your daily life through sharing chats over a cuppa, and doing activities togethe
Health and Safety Advantages of Live-in Care
There are significant health and safety advantages with live-in care. These include supervision at home if your mobility isn’t as steady as it was, and being able to maintain your routines as you’d want them done. The most important is probably emergency response though and knowing that if the worst happens there will be someone close at hand who will be able to help.
24/7 Monitoring for Peace of Mind
One of the things that people like the most about having a live-in carer is that there’s someone in the house with them, day and night. Depending on your needs, your care can include waking or sleeping nights.
Immediate Response
Even if you have a carer who works during the day and sleeps at night, that doesn’t mean you’ll be alone in an emergency. Your live-in carer will be prepared to wake during the night if you need them urgently.
Managing Medications
Your live-in carer can manage every aspect of your medication for you, from collecting prescriptions, ordering additional medication and administering it to you at the appropriate times.
Reducing Risks of Falls
As well as companionship and practical support, having a live-in carer can also keep you safe. The WHO tells us that “Age is one of the key risk factors for falls” and that injuries can be much worse.
Helping Hands’ Live-in Care Supports Families with Peace of Mind
Live-in care from Helping Hands offers you and your loved ones peace of mind, 24/7. Having a care professional living in your home with you means you have access to a knowledgeable and compassionate person around the clock, while your family receives peace of mind when they’re not with you. You’ll receive one-to-one attention, which you just can’t get in even the most conscientious care home, and most importantly, you get to remain living in the place that means the world to you, surrounded by memories of a life well-lived, and people and pets you cherish
