What is Domiciliary care and how can it help you?
Domiciliary care is the term used to describe care services that enable a person to receive care in their own home rather than having to stay in hospital for a prolonged period or face the upheaval of moving to a residential care home.
These days, domiciliary care, also known as home care, is an increasingly common alternative to residential care and is widely considered to be the better option for people who require care assistance at any time of life.
One of the many benefits of domiciliary care, or home care services, is flexibility. Care visits in your home can be arranged from as little as 1 hour per week, or 1 visit per day or more, depending on your needs.
The advantage of domiciliary care
Our domiciliary care services are tailored to meet our clients’ changing requirements. Many people are introduced to domiciliary care at a point when they would benefit from quality care assistance and help with everyday tasks at home to keep themselves well and their home comfortable and in order.
The advantage of domiciliary care is in providing essential support that fits in with your lifestyle and your existing routine. There is no need for the upset and upheaval that inevitably comes with moving into a care home, instead you can remain at home with some light assistance which enables you to continue to live independently whilst providing you with the comfort and reassurance of an extra pair of hands.
Our trusted and professional carers can help with a wide range of assisted care needs including:
- Routine household tasks – light domestic cleaning, including laundry and linen changes, meal preparation and pet care.
- Personal care – getting out of bed, washing, dressing and preparing for the day or settling down for the evening and going to bed.
- Companionship – many older people experience loneliness and isolation. Sometimes all that’s needed is a bit of a company, a cup of tea and a chat, or a walk around the garden.
- Getting out and about – our carers can also accompany you to get out of the house safely and with confidence, whether it’s a visit to friends or relatives, a trip to a day centre, a hospital or a doctor appointment.