Jan 18, 2023 | News
Live-in care is a broad term. Generally, it describes the care provided by a carer who lives within a person’s home. There are five different types of live-in care, companion care, dementia care, respite care, palliative care, and long-term illness care. Each type offers unique support tailored to what you or your relative needs.
In this article, we’ll explain what each type of elderly care involves and who it’s for.
1. Companion care
Who is it for?
People who are lonely, isolated and cannot perform some basic living tasks alone.
What can it involve?
- Offering social interaction
- Providing companionship and emotional support
- Supporting with getting dressed or preparing food
- Helping with household tasks, like hoovering and cleaning
- Driving you to and from appointments, activities and outings
- Helping you plan appointments, activities and outings
Learn more about companion care provided by our expert care team.
2. Dementia care
Who is it for?
People living with dementia, including Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia.
What can it involve?
- Providing companionship
- Ensuring safety and security
- Encouraging visits from family and friends
- Preparing meals and helping with food shopping
- Helping with personal care, including dressing and bathing
- Supporting with household tasks, including cleaning
Learn more about dementia care provided by our expert care team.
3. Respite & convalescent care
Who is it for?
People who have recently been discharged from hospital after an operation or illness and need temporary support during the recovery period.
What can it involve?
- Monitoring recovery
- Helping with minor household tasks
- Ensuring prescribed treatment plans are followed
- Supporting progress on exercise regimes
Learn more about respite and convalescent care provided by our expert care team.
4. Palliative care
Who is it for?
People who are coming to the end of their life and need support to stay comfortable and content during their final days.
What can it involve?
- Keeping you comfortable and content
- Ensuring you have a quality of life based on your wishes
- Maintaining your dignity
- Providing compassion and respect
- Being mindful of medical needs and providing appropriate support
Learn more about palliative care provided by our expert care team.
5. Care for a long-term illness
Who is it for?
People with a long-term illness, condition, diagnosis, or disability, including Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis, Cancer, Stroke, or any of the physical problems associated with getting older.
What can it involve?
- Supporting with rehabilitation
- Helping with independence building
- Supporting with personal care, including bathing and dressing
- Delivering a person-centred care plan to enable you to keep living at home as you choose to
Learn more about long-term care provided by our expert care team.
Get in touch
We create a bespoke care plan tailored to the needs of the person we’re caring for, so the support given can vary entirely from one person to another.
Call us today on 01980 846690 or fill in our online enquiry form to learn more about our services and how we can help create the perfect care plan tailored to your needs.