Live-In Elderly Care

As we grow older, life meets us with new challenges that might make us struggle to manage our daily tasks and hobbies.  It is the normal part of life to become more fragile, to take you a longer time to do your house chores, more difficult to move around the house, go in or out of bed, start forgetting things you did and even be diagnosed with a condition such as dementia that has an impact on you and your family. And with children and grandchildren balancing between work and personal life, it becomes harder to get the right level of care and support you need to live a fulfilled life.

Alcedo Care live-in elderly home care is an affordable alternative to residential or nursing care homes giving you and your loved ones peace of mind, knowing you have around-the-clock care and support. You or your loved ones will have one-to-one personalised care from a live-in carer who will live together with you. They will help and support you throughout the day and night, if necessary. In addition, your carer will be carefully matched to you and vetted so that you or your loved one can get the very most out of life.

All our elderly care plans are unique and tailored to your needs to live safely and independently in the comfort of your own home.

Our live-in elderly care plans are tailored to your needs to ensure that all your wishes and requirements are fulfilled. Therefore, our care plans are unique to each one of our clients and include different activities depending on your needs. These activities can include but are not limited to:

• Shopping and running errands such as your weekly shopping or grabbing something from the shop, going to the post office to send your mail, picking up your medications from your pharmacy, etc.
• housekeeping including cleaning, washing the dishes, laundry, vacuuming, etc.
• looking after your beloved pet/s – your carer will be happy to take your beloved pet on a walk, feed and water them.
• personal care – depending on the care level you need your carer can help you maintain your personal hygiene and appearance to ensure you have a better quality of life and live confidently.
• companionship – sometimes all we need is to have someone to talk to. Your live-in carer will be the companion you need, spending quality time with you – while preparing a meal, going out for a walk or accompanying you to your favourite park or visiting your favourite café or simply enjoying your company over a cup of tea.
• assistance and support – your carer can assist you to go in and out of bed, help you avoid falls or move around the house if you have any mobility problems
• accompany you to different outings and such as your medical appointment or a local social event, go for a walk in the neighbourhood or visit your favourite bakery, etc.
• meal preparation – your carer can prepare your favourite meals, snacks and drinks for you to enjoy whenever you want and ensure that you receive a nutritious diet and stay hydrated.
• medication assistance – your carer can remind you to take your round-the-clock medication or help you administer them.

We understand that choosing care for yourself or a loved one is not an easy decision to make and every family situation is different. When on a crossroads between choosing to move to a residential or nursing home and stay in your beloved home you should also consider the alternative option of live-in care and what that means to you. Below are a few of the many benefits of receiving live-in care at home than opting for a residential or nursing home.

• Live in your own home – except for being in familiar surroundings, in a place with many cherished moments, continuing to live in your own home you can retain control over your daily activities and lifestyle. Therefore, you preserve your independence and voice over decisions of what care to be provided.
• Stay close to your family, friends and pets – receiving home care means that you will continue to live in your own home and you won’t lose touch with your family, friends, or neighbours and won’t be separated from your beloved pet. Even though residential homes and nursing homes allow you to see your loved ones, they don’t give you the flexibility as living at your own home will. In most cases, you are not allowed to have your pet at the care home which could be heartbreaking for someone who is attached to their furry companions.
• One-to-one care – compared to residential and nursing care homes where one carer would usually look after a couple of other elders, your live-in elderly carer will have your full attention and will take care of all your bespoke needs, 24/7.
• Personalised care plans –We will work with you or your loved ones to build the perfect care plan for you that will satisfy your requirements to enrich your life and support independence.
• Live on your own term – do the things you like, whenever you like and be in control of the decisions concerning your care plan
• Professional carer trained to meet all your needs