Many of us have elderly parents, all of whom have different needs and preferences. As they get older you may find yourself taking more time out of your own schedule to ensure they are happy, comfortable, and safe in their own home. At Beloved Homecare our elderly home care services help take away the pressures of delivering personal and domestic care to elderly loved ones; so family members can focus on their health, other family members, and their career.
Supporting Family Caregivers in Providing Care
57% of carers reported having a mental health condition such as anxiety or depression
A survey conducted by carersuk.org suggests that over half of carers have a mental health condition such as anxiety or depression; half of carers also said they have a long-term condition or illness, and over a quarter of carers stated they had a physical disability.
As a carer, you have one of the toughest jobs in the world. As a family or unpaid carer, you can often find the experience to be thankless and exhausting. This is especially the case when you have other family members who rely on you as well. Careers are often pushed to the side and self-care is abandoned.
Often mental health conditions develop gradually and impact your life in many ways. What was once conducting small domestic tasks around the home of an elderly loved one can soon turn into providing continuous care in the event of an accident, or the progression of a disease. For example, if your elderly parent is recovering from the effects of a stroke, your duties now turn into continuously monitoring your loved one’s behaviour. You now need to ensure that medication is taken at the right time, meals are prepared throughout the day, as well as attend regular hospital check-ups, conduct personal grooming, and much more.
This can be overwhelming, and impact on your own mental health and physical well-being. You may find that all your time is committed to helping your loved one. You may also find that you no longer have the time to meet friends and other family members, go to the gym, pursue your hobbies, and you may end up with a diet that is based on convinence not nutrition. This is a recipe for disaster so looking towards obtaining some help may be the answer.
Getting help at the right time – Elderly Home Care Services
Once you have identified that you’re in need of some extra support you need to start researching the options available to you. There are many options for elderly care. Care homes, personal carers, and residential housing are all viable options. One option that proves popular amongst a lot of people is home care.
At Beloved Homecare, we offer the convenience of obtaining specialist care in the comfort of your own home. Home care is a great alternative to moving into a care home, where individuals leave behind their personal belongings, their loved ones, the house they grew up in, and their community to move into a supported housing arrangement with other older adults. Many people comment that care homes offer a generalised service with a ‘one-for-all’ system in place to delivering care. Our care at home service differs as there is a individual care plan in place, developed by the client, family members and health care professionals. This helps create a set of guidelines for our care team to follow so we can help deliver bespoke care. Home care offers the flexibility of setting pre-determined dates and times for carers to visit and deliver domiciliary care. For example, you may arrange two calls a day for 30 minutes each so they have time to deliver medication, conduct light household work, and personal care; or you may want 24/7 continuous care for those with more complex needs.
By having a group of professionals around to deliver the necessary cared required, you can now focus on your own life and start doing things that help you relax and recover. Gain peace of mind knowing that professionals with years of experience in the care industry are taking good care of your ageing parent. You can use this new-found free time to focus on your health and spend more time with other family members and friends. Our care team are there to complete the mundane and everyday tasks that need to be completed so you can spend quality time with your elderly parent/s making memories over dinner, taking them shopping, helping them bond with their grandkids and much more.
The next step, arranging a consultation
The first step in obtaining our home care services is to arrange a consultation. You can reach us on 0161 711 0750. We are based in the Trafford area and offer specialist care to elderly people and those living with a disability.