Live-in care is when you have a fully trained caregiver living with you in your home.

A live-in caregiver can carry out a variety of domestic tasks like household chores, preparing meals, running errands, laundry and administering medication. They make it possible for individuals in need of care to remain safe, clean and comfortable in their homes.

We will determine these tasks and routines together during your home care assessment. They will be based around your personal requirements and what matters most to you. The everyday services that a caregiver might provide include, but are not limited to:

Personalised Support

• Personal Care – assistance with bathing and grooming while maintaining your dignity.
• Medication support – both administering or prompting, depending on your requirements
• Continence Care – Whether it’s with pads or a catheter or stoma
• Support with mobility – hoisted transfers, altering positions in bed or assistance moving safely around the home.
• Companionship – caregivers often become more like friends and companions, sharing moments, meals and offering emotional support.

Help around the home

• Light housekeeping – the regular chores including tidying, cleaning and sweeping
• Laundry – washing and drying (with a laundry machine) and ironing clothes
• Preparing and cooking meals – to your dietary needs and personal taste
• Running errands – such as collecting prescriptions or shopping for food

Enabling independence

• Support getting out and about – this could be shopping, the cinema, events with family or friends or day out doing something you enjoy
• Work or school – many of our caregivers are more like personal assistants
• Assisted holidays – assist you anywhere around the world

Benefits of live-in care

Live-in care enables you to preserve your freedom in a familiar environment, with the added advantage of have a caregiver living with you in your home to assist you throughout the day and night. They also support you with your medical and health needs whilst enriching your life with companionship.

Here are a few reasons why people choose to have a live-in caregiver.

• Convenience – stay in your home and get the help you need
• Maintain your routines
• Remain in the environment that you love, surrounded with your loved ones
• Companionship – have someone to spend your day with when your loved ones are at work or running errands
• Emotional support – you will always have a friend to support you
• Family and friends can have easier access to you as opposed to being in a hospital

Finding the right live-in caregiver

The thought of welcoming a new person into your home and life may initially seem overwhelming but remember every friend was once a stranger. We would walk you through the procedure and you will be heavily involved in the process of picking a caregiver that best suits you. Someone that understands you and makes you the most comfortable.

In selecting a caregiver, you might want to consider these:

• A caregiver with a certain level of experience and/or specialist training
• The gender of the caregiver
• A caregiver who can drive
• A caregiver that understands your language might be a bonus
• A caregiver who likes your hobby or interests
• A caregiver who is comfortable with pets, if you have one

If you or your loved ones require a live-in caregiver, please call us today on +2348139779499.