Do you have an elderly relative or loved one, and are considering opting for home care to help support and look after them rather than use a care home facility or hospital setting? There are a number of home care services available, in this post we want to explore with you the different types of care and how they differ. Companions Of London provide fully-personalised care, catering to a wide range of needs and requirements.
We have a team of highly trained, professional carers that help maintain your loved one’s independence, from the comfort of their own home, and will be there to provide their support and care when they are needed. Below, we highlight the different home care options available; please visit our website to learn more about these options and our services or contact us on the methods at the bottom of this post.
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Domiciliary Care
Domiciliary care helps individuals remain in their own home but receive the support that they need if they are finding it difficult to manage household tasks, rather than moving into a care home or hospital facility. Domiciliary care can include looking after the house, cooking meals, dressing, washing, tidying and more. Domiciliary care can be carried out with a visit a day, multiple daily visits, full-time live-in care as well as other options. It is ideal for those who need extra help and support with daily duties, household tasks, and responsibilities.
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Respite Care
Respite care offers a short-term period of support from a professional in-home carer, and is often sought by those who care for a family member or friend and need professional support. A respite carer can provide 24-hour care if needed, and will be there to help when needed. Being a full-time carer is often a very challenging experience, and respite care allows you to take a short break when you need it. Perhaps you are going to be away on holiday, away on business, have a family commitment, or just need extra support; respite care offers the help and support you need.
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Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care
Alzheimer’s and Dementia care provides people with Alzheimer’s or Dementia with care from the comfort of their own homes, and allows them to enjoy a happy and fulfilling home life with supportive specialist care. Alzheimer’s and Dementia care can include assistance with performing household tasks, preparing meals, helping you to administer medication, easing the transition back to home life after hospital stays, monitoring moods and more. Alzheimer’s and Dementia care visits can be performed once a day, multiple times daily, and you can have more frequent visits if needed.
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Home-From-Hospital Care
Home-from-hospital care allows those returning from a hospital stay help to easily settle back into their homes and routines, and to provide additional help and support. It offers people the transitional support that they need to feel emotionally and physically capable of living independently again after their hospital stay, and take them to any appointments if needed. A specialist carer will be on hand to help prevent any falls or accidents from occuring, whilst assisting your loved one continues to rebuild their confidence.
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Palliative Care
Palliative care, also known as end-of-life care, is a form of care to support those suffering from a life-limiting illness and helping them to enjoy a good standard of living during the time that they have left. They will have the assistance of specialist carers to help them with pain management, provide emotional support, offer practical aid with housework, shopping, cooking and personal care and more. It can be beneficial at many different points during a life-limiting illness, not just during the last few weeks or months of life. Palliative care can also provide additional help and support to close family members and friends who are finding it difficult to manage during this emotionally and physically challenging time.
Home Care Services at Companions Of London
We help elderly people to maintain their independence and dignity at home with our home care services; and our network of highly-skilled and professional carers are here to provide our affordable, high quality care all across London. Whether your loved one requires occasional domestic assistance, multiple daily visits, or full live-in care, we can provide you with a professional support network. We can help your loved one to live comfortably from the comfort of their own home. We are always available when you need us, and we can provide professional care that meets their every need.
Home Care Services from Companions Of London
We provide short-term and long-term care depending on individual needs and this can be tailored as the relationship evolves. Our team of professional carers with whatever is needed; whether that be with taking medication, personal care, standing up and sitting down, shopping, running errands, tidying their home and much more.
To learn more about our home care services we provide, please contact us today. Just fill in our online contact form, and a member of our team will be in touch with you shortly to discuss your home care needs.
Should you have any questions regarding our services, please contact us today. We are always happy to help and to answer any questions that you may have. You can reach us by giving us a call on 020 7483 0212, or by sending us an email to info@companionsoflondon.co.uk.