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What are the advantages of Live-in care
Reduced loneliness
Loneliness affects over two million elderly people in the UK. More than a million told Age UK that they regularly go a month without
seeing or speaking to anyone. Having a live-in carer means you are never on your own, with the exception of your own personal
time per your own choice and preference.
Safety and security
Having a person in the house 24/7 can be a great source of comfort for the person receiving care as they will feel safe and know
their needs are being met. It also provides peace of mind for their family.
Most importantly, the presence of a carer can help to prevent falls – which can have catastrophic consequences for elderly
people. From a safety and security perspective, a carer is a sensible option, especially when an older person is particularly
vulnerable.
Better mental and physical activity
Loneliness has been shown to have a negative impact on mental health – but it also causes a lack of stimulation for the brain. This
can be problematic, especially for people with dementia.
Having someone around your loved one 24/7 ensures better mental and cognitive health, as conversations, activities and hobbies
– even holidays can be shared together.
Physical activity can be improved too – as having an escort means you can get out of the house more often or even feel more
confident moving about indoors. You’ll also have the opportunity to attend fitness classes with the support of your carer if you want
to.
Improved nutrition – Many older people find that they eat less or reach for unhealthy foods, especially if they live alone. Our live-in
carer can cook nutritious, wholesome meals and ensure that the person eats well each day.
Enhanced quality of life
Lots of people who access live in nursing care in the UK report an enhanced quality of life overall. This is often because they’re able
to get out more and do the things they love – like attending social groups, visiting your family and friends, attending classes and
getting out of the house on a more regular basis. If you have pets you can also keep them with you, which greatly enhances the
quality of life for animal lovers.
Improved appointment attendance
Without transport lots of older people miss important check-ups, such as podiatry appointments, blood pressure and wellness
clinics. A carer can take you to your appointments, ensuring better health and wellbeing overall.
Cost effective!
Live-in care is cheaper than residential nursing home costs. One reason 24-hour live-in care costs are often cheaper than going
into a residential care home is that you aren’t renting a room from the care home. Instead, you are continuing to live in your own
house and will actually be providing accommodation to the domiciliary care worker
