What does a full-time carer for the elderly at home include?

A full-time carer for the elderly is the perfect option for you if do require daily care and assistance but you’re not quite ready to make the move to a care residence. Private full-time carers also take the pressure off your loved ones, who while they are happy to help when and where they can, are most likely not equipped with the skills and experience that a professional day carer will offer. Your loved ones have their own routine and day to day activities they need to focus on, a day carer takes care of your needs when and where you need them.

Private full-time carers are completely flexible to accommodate your needs and your schedule, so if you are looking for someone to pop in once a week to take you to an appointment or someone to live in with you full time, our home care for seniors could be the option for you. The added support around your day to day life will mean you are able to live as independently as possible, without feeling like a burden on your loved ones to get essential tasks done and remain in your home and community for as long as possible.

A full-time carer for the elderly at home can assist with:

• Laundry and ironing
• Preparing your favourite meals
• Liaising with doctors
• Gardening
• Ensuring your home is kept clean and tidy to your standards
• Taking pets on walks
• Personal care
• Mobility support
• Helping with the hoovering
• Changing bed linen
• Organising activities
• Taking you to social events
• Organising appointments
• Mediation management
• Helping with a hobby
• Changing bed linen

One on one full-time home care so your focus can be elsewhere

A full-time home carer provides you with personalised, one on one care that is flexible to your everyday requirements. A full-time home carer ensures you are able to remain within your home, your community and maintain your schedule for as long as you wish. Living an independent life throughout your golden years and focusing on what is important to you. With one on one care, you know you are receiving exactly the kind of care and assistance you need right there in the moment. Completely flexible to your needs day to day so you can live your golden years as fully and independently as possible.

Ensuring your security for your peace of mind

Having a private full-time carer home gives your loved ones the added peace of mind that you are in safe, capable and experienced hands. Having an extra able-bodied adult within the home adds another level of security. A private full-time carer assures that there is someone on hand if you should have a fall at any point of the day and it also deters any uninvited visitors. Ensuring you feel safe and secure within your own home is a core aspect of elderly home care.

Expert and specialised care

A full-time carer for the elderly is an excellent option for you if you are dealing with more serious health issues such as Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease. A full-time carer for elderly are specially trained and have hands on experience in these areas and have a deeper understanding of ways in which you can manage them and how you can handle issues and complications that may arise. They will also be more experienced than your loved ones may be in dealing with more challenging situations that might arise. They are also able to guide you through the changes that happen within yourself, provide you with reassurance and an understanding shoulder to lean on. Having someone in your home that you know you can rely on to be there in the difficult times, to be a source of comfort and support is an essential part of private full-time care.