When you notice that a loved one is beginning to struggle at home, but is determined to retain their independence, it can feel like an impossible situation. The attachment to the familiar home environment is entirely understandable, and the fear of leaving it can cause people to hold off on asking for help for as long as possible. Thankfully, it is possible to receive individually-tailored care and support without moving out of the family home.
Receiving the right care and support can equip and empower people to continue to live safely and independently at home for longer.
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What support can my loved one receive at home?
Home care visits from specialist carers can provide support with everything from washing, dressing and welfare checks, to household chores, grocery shopping, mealtime assistance and medication management. A bespoke package of home care can provide a unique combination of help and support which matches your loved one’s individual requirements.
Choosing a regulated home care provider means that you can be confident that carers are qualified and equipped to provide the support your loved one needs to remain safe and happy in their own home.
I’m worried that my loved one feels isolated – can they enjoy a day out and still receive care?
Absolutely! Day care visits to a local care home are a great way of helping your loved one to feel connected to others, whilst still receiving the care they need.
On a typical day care visit, your loved one can enjoy activities, entertainment, refreshments and a nutritious meal in the company of others, within a safe and comfortable environment, supported by professional carers.
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I am my loved one’s regular carer but am going into hospital – can they stay somewhere so that I know they are safe?
Yes, of course. Respite breaks provide the opportunity for your loved one to stay for several days or weeks in their local care home, with all meals, activities and care included.
During their stay, your loved one will have access to all of the facilities, activities and entertainment on offer to the home’s residents, enabling them to experience care home life for themselves, and allowing you to focus on your own recovery.
Respite breaks are available all year round, subject to availability, and can often be arranged at short notice in emergency situations.
If you know the date of your hospital stay in advance – or indeed would like to book a holiday at a later date – Somerset Care also offers a respite break pre-booking service, so that you can plan ahead to ensure that your loved one will have the care they need, when they need it.
Find out more
Somerset Care’s home care, day care and respite services support you and your loved ones to live independently at home, for as long as possible.
For information and advice, please visit somersetcare.co.uk, or contact our expert
enquiries team on 0800 817 4925.
