Personal care for the elderly
We are a live-in care agency that offers personal care for the elderly as part of our home care services.
What is personal care for the elderly?
Our highly skilled and qualified carers are available to assist with all personal care need of elderly people, from hygiene and grooming, to bathing, dressing and toileting. Our carers are skilled and adaptable and work directly with you to create a routine that suits you with a service that is tailored to your specific needs.
Personal care for the elderly broadly relates to helping a person with their personal hygiene, dressing, toileting and maintaining personal appearance. It can also include eating – whether that is preparing meals, or helping to feed a client.
Personal Care for the Elderly Guides
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Typically, a personal carer for the elderly can:
- Assist with mobility – helping into and out of a bed or a chair
- Assist with bathing and showering (prompting, full assistance)
- Apply lotions and creams
- Help to dress in clean clothes
- Help to get ready for bed
- Help with oral hygiene, (such as appropriate care of dentures)
- Help with makeup and haircare
- Assist with shaving
- Offer support with any incontinence needs
- Offer nutritional advice
- Help with foot care and eye care
- Offer clinical care (Some clinical care can be provided by carers for areas in which they are
trained in – such as medication administration, management of stomas/catheters and blood sugar monitoring and PEG feeding)
Read our care guide for more information
Arranging a carer
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Getting to know each other
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Tell us what you need
Getting to know each other
Match your needs with a carer
Meet your live in carer
Start date and 2 week trial
Personal care for elderly dementia patients
Dementia can be a difficult condition to deal with, and it is not unusual for a person with dementia to require support with their personal care. Dementia can mean that a person becomes confused, anxious or, at times, angry over the loss of their independence. Continuity of care can be an essential component in helping a dementia sufferer keep their dignity and as much independence as possible.
If you are looking for some help with caring for a loved one with dementia, then employing a live-in carer can be a great option. You and your loved one will benefit from seeing the same person who will build trust, establish a rapport and tailor their care services to your or your loved one’s needs.
Personal care costs
A worry that many individuals and families face is how to pay for personal care. However, in many cases, you can get help with paying for care at home with potential options that include funds from:
- NHS
- Local authority
- Charities (i.e. Age UK)
- Attendance allowance
- Health insurance
For more information on funding for home care take a look at our comprehensive funding page here.
To start a conversation about personal care with one of our friendly care team, get in touch today by calling 0118 449 2373 or using our contact form.
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