The world of home care services have seen major changes take place over the past couple of years. That being said, it is safe to say that domiciliary care is still by far-and-away the most sought-after service. The care assistants that operate in this sector are unparalleled – nobody can boast of being able to match their level of commitment. Should you have no prior experience with elerly care and personal care, please allow the Companions of London team a moment to break down the ins-and-outs of domiciliary care.
Transportation Capabilities
When you get older, you typically accept the fact that you will lose some of your mobility. A knock-on effect that doesn’t often get talked about is that this can hamper your ability to drive. If you want to be able to still socialise with your friends, you don’t need to panic – domiciliary carers are more-than happy to drive you to where you need to go. This means that you won’t have to become a recluse, which could have negatively impacted your health and wellbeing.
Personal Care
It is fair to say that ‘personal care’ is something of a broad topic, and covers various different aspects. In some cases, this will involve overseeing showers and bathing, as their wards are incapable of doing this by themselves. Other times, domiciliary carers will spend their time vacuuming the floor and dusting shelves, as this is what it takes to keep the property in question at a sufficient hygiene level. It is safe to say that although ‘personal care’ can be applied to countless tasks, it remains incredibly important.
Stay at Home
If you were to rank all of the benefits associated with domiciliary care and support, in regards to their importance, we are sure that you would agree that the fact that you are able to maintain a semblance of living independently at home is deserving of top-spot. For a long time, care homes were considered to be the simplest solution; unfortunately, these were not always praised for their overall capabilities. The same cannot be said for domiciliary care – they will come to your property as-and-when they are needed; they work to your schedule.
Medicinal Reminders
For some of you, keeping up-to-date with your prescribed medication is easier said than done. With so many things to try and stay on top of, taking pills could be something that you occasionally forget about, which could harm your long-term health. Elderly care professionals that have trained in domiciliary care will be more-than happy to provide a prompt reminder about when you should be consuming your medication. Whatsmore, they can also liaise with your doctor or hospital about when your routine check-ups are.
A Glimpse at Our Options
If this is your first time coming into contact with Companions of London, it will not take you long to come to the realisation that we are, first and foremost, the leading providers of domiciliary care in London. This is a reputation that we have worked long-and-hard to cultivate, and has seen us improve year after year. The level of support that we offer our clients is unparalleled; we are now in a position that means that we are routinely able to provide the highest-quality personalised care in the country.
We are dedicated to maintaining an acceptable standard of quality of life, and this is something that will not change anytime soon. Wish to discuss your needs with a member of our care team in greater detail? If so, the email address that you can reach us at is info@companionsoflondon.co.uk.