Guest Post Author: John Stuart | angelcarers.com

If your loved one requires round-the-clock care, but they’re reluctant to leave their lifelong home, then hiring a live-in carer could be the perfect alternative. Live-in carers provide specialist care to your loved one in the comfort of their own home, bringing with them a wealth of knowledge and experience to provide full-time support. If you’re considering hiring care for an elderly friend or relative, you might be wondering what the benefits are when compared to residential nursing homes.

Avoids upheaval

Hiring a live-in carer allows your loved one to stay in safe and familiar surroundings. Even when they require care, many individuals prefer to stay in their own homes for as long as possible, with their personal belongings, memories, and pets.

Moving an elderly relative can cause major distress and can be a truly difficult time in their life. With the help of a live-in carer, you can rest assured that your loved one will be put through as little disruption as possible, allowing them to stay at home with their home comforts while receiving all of the care they require.

Better quality of life

At a time where your relative may feel like they’re losing their independence, remaining in their own home can make all of the difference in their quality of life.

By employing a live-in carer, you can ensure a better quality of life for your relative than if they were to move to a residential care home. By staying in their own home, your elderly relative is able to keep their pets and belongings, which hold a lot of memories and sentimental value. It also allows them to continue with their social activities by remaining in their local area, meaning that they’re able to stay in contact with neighbors, friends and continue to participate in their favorite hobbies.

Dedicated care

Live at home carers can provide bespoke round-the-clock, dedicated care to your elderly relative.  Not only will this give you peace of mind that your relative will care for 24 hours a day, but it also provides consistency. Having a small team of one to two carers means that your relative can build a relationship with their carer as well as ensuring they’re receiving the best possible care and can establish a solid routine.

Companionship

According to research by the Campaign To End Loneliness, over half of all people aged 75 and over live alone, so a live-in carer can provide the perfect companionship to improve their quality of life. Elderly people will often build close bonds with their live-in carers, helping to avoid feelings of loneliness and isolation.

Statistically, many elderly people can go days without any social activity. A live-in carer can open up new opportunities to your elderly relative, helping them to engage in activities which may have become difficult, such as getting out to the shops or social clubs. Companionship is one of the most overlooked, but most important, benefits of a live-in carer for your elderly relative.

https://www.campaigntoendloneliness.org/loneliness-research/

Continuity

A small team of live-in carers provides continuity for your elderly relative and allows them to maintain their regular routine. This is especially important for dementia sufferers who can struggle to get used to having a multitude of carers and new surroundings in a residential home. By living at home, your loved one is able to sustain their schedule, meaning that they can dictate their meal times, social and leisure activities which would be difficult in a residential home.

Peace of mind for family members

Live-in carers don’t just benefit those receiving the care – they can also provide peace of mind for family members who can rest assured that their relative is receiving the best, dedicated care possible. Live in carers also alleviate the pressure on busy family members and can lessen the guilt they feel if they are unable to frequently visit their elderly relatives.  Unlike residential homes, family members are able to visit their elderly relative whenever is convenient for them, without having to worry about adhering to visiting hours.

Live-in carers provide many valuable benefits and are definitely an option worth considering if your elderly relative requires round-the-clock care. By employing a live-in carer for your relative, you’ll ensure that your loved one is receiving a dedicated care plan to help them to remain healthy, happy and positive throughout their senior years.

About the author: Angel Carers provide a bespoke domiciliary care service as well as live-in care throughout the South of England. They suit all of their services to each of their clients, offering a truly bespoke care service. Discover more on their website – http://www.angelcarers.com/