Not everyone is aware that live-in care for couples is a great alternative to residential care. Most people assume that, once an elderly couple can no longer manage on their own at home, the only option is for them to move into residential care. That’s all well and good, but residential care for couples is extremely costly, often being charged at double the rate for a single person.
And what happens if just the husband or wife needs to move into residential care? The couple will be forced to suffer the heart-ache and trauma of being separated and, even if they both move to the care home, they may not be able to share a room, especially if one of them requires more complex care than the other. By contrast, live-in care for couples will allow them to continue living together in their own home, making it the ideal care option for many elderly couples.
Live-in care for couples keeps elderly couples exactly where they want to be – together in their own home!
It is often assumed that live-in care is only suitable for individuals needing one-to-one support. Not true! Live-in care is without doubt the best and the most-cost effective care option for couples who want to continue living together in their own home, but need regular daily support to do so in safety. Live-in care for couples works well for all sorts of people in different situations, for example:
1, It is often assumed that live-in care is only suitable for individuals needing one-to-one support. Not true! Live-in care is without doubt the best and the most-cost effective care option for couples who want to continue living together in their own home, but need regular daily support to do so in safety. Live-in care for couples works well for all sorts of people in different situations, for example:
2. Where both husband and wife need ongoing additional support, perhaps because of health or mobility issues. A live-in carer will make their lives far easier and safer. Not only will their carer take care of all the household tasks and chores, they will also help them maintain their all-important daily routines, such as going shopping, going to church, going out for lunch, visiting relatives or simply walking the dog.
3. Where one spouse or partner has been supporting the other more or less full time, but no longer has the energy or strength to continue doing so. With live-in care for couples, the live-in carer can take over responsibility for providing the care, leaving the couple free to spend more quality time together. Whilst the live-in carer’s main role will be to look after whichever partner it is that needs the care, they are also on hand to offer support and companionship to their partner. as well.
4. Where a family carer needs to take a well-earned break from caring and go away on holiday for a couple of weeks. Live-in care for couples is available on a respite basis and can be the ideal solution when close family members need to get away for a time.
It is also worth emphasising that live-in care for couples is not just for the elderly. Short-term “reablement” or “home from hospital” care can be provided for adults of any age.
If you are considering care options for elderly parents living in Essex, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire or Suffolk, why not talk to them about the advantages of live-in care in their own home? We would be very surprised if they did not decide that live-in care would be a much more attractive option than residential care.
For further information about things to consider when choosing a care provider, helpful guidance is available on the Age UK website: Homecare help for elderly | Domiciliary care | Age UK. Other useful sources of advice are the CQC: Find and compare services – Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk) and the Homecare Association, Find local homecare (homecareassociation.org.uk)
If your parents live in Essex, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire or Suffolk, then why not tell them as well about Chesterford Homecare, .their locally based specialist provider of live-in care. Chesterford Homecare have been providing specialist live-in care for nearly 10 years now and we have established an excellent reputation for providing first class care at a reasonable cost. Our rates for live-in care for couples are especially competitive.
Call us today on 0800 411 8636, or click Contact Chesterford Homecare to complete an initial enquiry form.
