In an ideal world we would all bound into our later years mobile, active and living life to the full. But the reality for some people isn’t quite so straightforward. For some, later life is filled not so much with vitality and activity, but with health or mobility issues, and sometimes this is coupled with a loss of confidence.  

Daily routines and activities that were once taken for granted can become more challenging. Living independently in your own home can start to feel difficult.   

The good news is, there is help available that means remaining at home can still be an option. Read on to find out more.  

What is Home Care? 

Through regular carer visits, home (or domiciliary) care aims to provide the necessary support to enable you or a loved one to enjoy living safely in your own home for as long as possible. The advantage of this care option is that you are able to tailor the service you receive according to your level of need. 

Domiciliary care is suitable for anyone who wishes to stay in the comfort of their own home but who requires support to do this. It could simply be a visit from a qualified carer as little as once or twice a week to help with everyday household tasks, or to accompany you on a regular scheduled excursion.  

But it could also be as frequent as several visits a day to help you or your loved one get up, dressed and mobile, or to help with the preparation of food, or support with the management of medicines – whatever help is required to maintain the client’s wellbeing in their own home.  

Homecare can also be used in the short term to provide respite care for regular family or friend carers needing a break, or for someone returning from hospital.  

When more complex needs arise, live-in care provides the highest level of homecare support available, with a professional carer on hand to provide support around the clock should it be required. 

What are the benefits of home care? 

Apart from the ability to tailor care to suit the specific practical needs of the client, homecare has many other benefits as a care option. 

One of the greatest hurdles to overcome when health or mobility issues start to impact on your way of life is a loss of confidence. The realisation that everyday activities and tasks that until recently didn’t require a second thought, are becoming harder to achieve can be debilitating. 

Domiciliary care is intended to provide you or your loved one with as much or as little support as required. If you prefer, and it is possible, carers can be there to simply facilitate and support you to carry out the tasks yourself, providing the scaffolding to help rebuild your confidence. 

For those who struggle with their health, confidence or mobility, getting out and meeting people can be difficult, and loneliness can become a problem. However, domiciliary carers not only provide companionship and social interaction, they can also facilitate visits to friends or activities so that a much-loved hobby or friendship can continue.  

Ultimately, a home carer’s main aim is to provide discreet, practical support to enable you or your loved one to continue enjoying living independently at home for as long as possible. 

Assist Care Group is committed to providing the highest standard of homecare to ensure that you or your loved one maintain independence and quality of life. Call us to discuss how we can help you make this a reality.