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Alters helps you find the perfect round-the-clock in-home care plan to fit your loved one’s circumstances and needs.
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With 24 hour care your loved one will be supported by two carers who exchange shifts – meaning one carer in contact with your loved one at all times. The most common way of doing this is by having one carer for the daytime, and one for night. This means each carer gets a much-needed break, while still ensuring there is always a carer available to look after your loved one, and respond to any urgent care needs, or to prevent accidents.
Knowing that your relative is well cared for in their own home can bring a great sense of security. This may be a particular comfort if you live far away, or even in a different country, from your relative.
It’s important to understand that standard live-in care is different from 24-hour care. While a live-in carer is present in the home 24/7, the distinction is made by the number of carers looking after your loved one and whether they’re ‘on call 24/7′ or ‘providing care 24/7’.
Standard live-in care involves one live-in carer who works up to 10 hours per day and then is available for ad hoc care needs through the night – provided that this wakes them up less than three times per night. Above and beyond this support, your loved one may need 24-hour care.
24 hour care is particularly suitable for those with medical conditions that need around the clock care and treatment.
Better mental health
24 hour care provides a reduction in the likelihood that a person will become depressed and lonely. Meanwhile remaining where they feel connected to their family, community, and routine can keep them independent, positive, and reduces anxiety and stress.
Familiar surroundings
Remaining in a familiar environment can be particularly important for those requiring dementia care or complex care, for whom the shock of moving into a care setting may be upsetting at this vulnerable stage in their lives.
Establishing and maintaining daily routines in a familiar place can be an essential factor in maximising a sense of stability, and reducing upsetting behaviours such as sundowning, confusion, or mood swings.
Bespoke care
One-on-one care can help with things like meal preparation, personal care and grooming. However, home care is much more than a practical option and a dedicated carer will often be able to boost the confidence of their care recipient, enabling them to resume activities they may have let slip, and increase their quality of life.
Your loved one will be matched with carers not only on the basis of their care needs, but on their personality and interests too.
This approach means that the carer and care recipient can form a close bond, and it allows holistic and practical solutions to be part of the care package. An at-home care package is designed to be flexible, and changes can be made as and when circumstances alter.
It is important to be clear with the costs of 24 hour care and we will talk you through what we can provide as well as accommodating any special requests you may have. Please contact us to find out more.
When researching care options, it’s important to consider where is the best place for your loved one. Our 24 hour care is a reassuring alternative to sending your loved one into a care home. If your loved one requires round the clock 24 hour care, a care home might be considered the easiest option, however there are a number of reasons why in-home care could suit your needs better.
If you would like further information on what options we can provide, then please get in touch today for an informal chat.
Alters is a company that has been around for 20+ years. It is an experienced service group in Health Care.
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