Live-in care provides round-the-clock support in the comfort of your own home with more benefits and freedom. There are lots of reasons that live in care is great. Here are some of those reasons and how live in care works. Arranging live-in care Setting up live-in care is a straight forward process. Following a […]
News and stories about live-in care
Read our latest blog posts about live-in care and the customers we’re supporting each and every day so they can continue to stay in their homes.
Identifying the right live-in care provider for you
28 September by Cleo CanningWhether it’s care for yourself or someone close to you, choosing the right live-in care provider means asking a number of questions. With so many providers to choose from, how can you decide on the one best suited to your requirements? Here are some essential questions to ask when you’re choosing a live-in care provider, […]
Why independence is important
12 July by Cleo CanningWe each have our own tastes, interests and characteristics that make us all unique. Even if you need a little extra support, you should still have the freedom to be your individual self. Read more about why independence is important, especially when it comes to care. Live-in care allows you to have the best of […]
Assessing the situation – knowing when to call in the help
28 June by Cleo CanningIt’s not always easy to realise that you or a loved one needs a little extra support. Even approaching the topic in the first place can be challenging, especially if your loved one is concerned about losing some of their independence. Making that call for help can take a lot of courage at first, but […]
A typical day of live-in care
20 June by Sally TomkotowiczLive-in care, as its name suggests, sees a carer move into your home with you to support with any day-to-day tasks you may be finding difficult. Whether it’s helping you to get dressed first thing in the morning or making sure you’re safe and comfortable at night, a live-in carer will be by your side […]
Care homes are not the only option
8 May by Sally TomkotowiczHomes aren’t just buildings – they’re places that hold special memories and where we feel the safest. Sadly, many families believe that the only way for their loved one to get the right care is by moving into a care or nursing home – away from their home comforts. Admitting your loved one needs some […]
Live-in care vs. care homes – getting the support you need at home
16 February by Cleo CanningHave you heard the phrase, ‘there’s no place like home’? Figures show that many of us want our homes to be the place where we can be cared for and have the right level of support. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. In fact, a 2011 report by the National Council for Palliative Care […]
Concerned about taking a break? The options for respite care
13 October by Cleo CanningWhen you care for somebody, it’s natural that you might have concerns about taking a break. However, it’s also important to know it’s okay to take a break when you need to, and we’re here to help if you do. You shouldn’t feel guilty There are many reasons why you might feel like you can’t […]
Carers help to write bucket lists: setting dreams and goals
18 August by Cleo CanningDo you have a bucket list? Louise Cooke, our Senior Live-in Care Manager for the North East of England set her list of goals and achievements last year, and thought it a lovely idea to ask our customers in the area if they’d like to do the same. We caught up with Louise eight months […]
Live-in care has changed our lives
17 July by Sally TomkotowiczMum would not consider a ‘stranger’ living with her These are words from Joan’s daughter Amanda who, in a candid interview shares with us the realities of parent ageing, the decisions we need to take and the outcome of the choices they made as a family. In reality what first felt like an impossibility has […]