Ways home care can improve the quality of life for the elderly

Getting older can often be a challenging process, especially for those who value their independence but find themselves relying on others more often.

It can be equally difficult to see this happen to a parent or a loved one when you can’t always be there yourself. The idea of putting a loved one in a retirement home is unthinkable for some, which is why home care is a blessing.

Here are three ways that home care can improve the quality of life for the elderly.

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They Get To Remain In Their Own Home
They Can Receive More Personalised Care
It Can Provide Them With Some Much-Needed Companionship

1. They get to remain in their own home

As previously mentioned, being independent is something that is very important to most people and remaining in their home for as long as possible is many people’s preference.

Home care can provide the support needed for an elderly person to remain in their home for longer. This could mean all the difference to an elderly person in need as they have often lived in an area for many years and feel more comfortable with the familiar surroundings.

Care workers can often help with more than health care, many are happy to do day-to-day chores, like cooking or cleaning to maintain an elderly client’s independence.

2. They can receive more personalised care

Home care needs are easily based on an individual’s exact needs and requirements. Every person is different and in need of different levels of care.

Our home care service can provide flexibility that isn’t achievable in a retirement home setting. Many care workers are able to tailor their service to meet each of their client’s wishes, even if it’s just something as simple as the time they like to eat lunch.

3. It can provide them with some much-needed companionship

It’s not just the client’s health needs that are taken care of, but also their emotional ones. Often a care worker can provide one-to-one attention and build a warm, personal relationship with their client.

A regular visit from a familiar carer can go a long way to fighting off feelings of loneliness, social exclusion or abandonment that many older people often face. The care workers in retirement homes can often find themselves with little time to spend with the residents seeing to their emotional needs. Need more information on how home care can help your elderly loved one and ensure they maintain the best quality of life possible? Don’t hesitate to call us on 0333 200 7199 or email enquiries@greatcareco.com and we would be happy to help.