Introduction
This is an important decision, so you need some help. We’ve put together a guide to help you make sense of your options and choose the best domiciliary care service for your needs.
Service
You should consider the kind of service you need. This is because there are different types of domiciliary care services, such as home care, respite and daycare.
There are also different types of home care services; for example, personal care or nursing aid. It is important that you choose a provider who provides the best quality for your needs.
Home care services can help you remain independent and allow you to live at home. Home care services are provided through a network of professionals who provide assistance with daily living activities such as dressing, eating and bathing. They also offer companionship, social support and emotional support.
Support
Your support team can be made up of family and friends, or it may include healthcare professionals such as occupational therapists, social workers and carers. This will depend on the type of care you need and the way in which you want to receive it. For example, if you would like to remain in your own home for as long as possible with some practical help from a carer, then this will be arranged through domiciliary services.
If you would like to receive regular support from a care agency, then this may be arranged. The carer will visit your home regularly so that they can help with any practical tasks such as shopping, cleaning and cooking. They may also assist with personal care such as bathing and dressing if needed.
Independence
When you know that you need assistance with your daily activities, it can be tough to decide what kind of care services you need. That’s why it’s important to consider all the options available to you and what will work best for your situation.
One important factor is independence. Having your own home or apartment can help keep this feeling alive for as long as possible—especially if having a place of your own means keeping up with household chores and activities like grocery shopping by yourself. If it does, then domiciliary care services are probably not the right fit for you. Instead, think about other types of support that can allow for greater freedom in your daily life without sacrificing safety:
- Home health aides provide companion-type services such as housework, meal preparation and Transport;
- Personal care assistants help with bathing or dressing;
- Attendants help with general housekeeping duties such as laundry or dishes;
- Specialty providers like nurses provide medical treatment at home when needed (this would be an especially good fit if one lives alone).
Wellbeing
You should put a lot of thought into your living situation when you’re looking for domiciliary care services. Your wellbeing is important, and it’s important to consider the following:
- Social interaction. You need to have friends and family around you, so that you can have a social life. Social activities are good ways to keep you mentally stimulated, which will help with your overall wellbeing.
- Physical activity. Being active helps reduce stress and improves sleep quality, which helps boost many aspects of your health overall (including mental health). It’s also good for keeping muscles strong!
- Mental stimulation. If you want not just stay at home all day watching TV or playing video games (or reading), try doing some puzzles or crosswords every now and then—it’ll help keep your mind sharp!
- A good night’s sleep! A lack of sleep leads to more stress on the body during the day; sleeping well is part of staying healthy overall!
Costs
The cost of domiciliary care can vary depending on the level of support you need. For example, if you are able to be cared for in your own home, the costs will be lower than if you live in residential care or need more acute medical interventions.
If you need to move into an assisted living facility such as a nursing home, then it’s likely that your family will have to pay for your accommodation and daily expenses as well as arranging for 24 hour care.
However, if you opt for domiciliary care services instead, there may be some savings to be made on other things such as transport and meals because these services are provided directly by the agency offering them rather than through an intermediary like a nursing home or hospital
Make it a good experience by understanding what you need, what you can afford and the quality of available care.
Before considering domiciliary care services, it is important to understand what you need and can afford. The type of care that may be appropriate for you will depend on your existing medical condition and lifestyle, but it is also worth considering what kind of quality of life you want to experience in the future. A good way to learn more about the different types of available domiciliary care services and their suitability is through an independent assessment by your Local Authority professional who has knowledge about local health care providers.
Your Local Authority should provide information about domiciliary care providers with details such as location, contact details and financial arrangements. It may also have information about how its own staff deal with complaints about their services, what action they take if there are problems with them (such as sending someone from another provider), and whether any disciplinary action has been taken against anyone working for them in recent years (for example by suspending or revoking their registration).
Conclusion
We hope that you have found this article helpful and informative. If you would like to learn more about our domiciliary care services, please feel free to contact us at 0161 714 0440 or email us at radcliffe@platinum-care.co.uk
