Live in care for the elderly

If you are looking for elderly live-in care at home, The Live In Care Company will work with you every step of the way to get what you need.

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What is elderly live-in care?

Live-in care for the elderly is when a carer moves into the home of the elderly person being cared for to provide care. It may seem a daunting prospect, but through our method we carefully match the needs of your loved one to the right carer, so the transition to live-in care is as straightforward as possible. The services offered by a live-in carer will be tailored to your loved one’s individual needs.

Companionship benefits us in plenty of ways, and this shouldn’t change as we age. Our live-in carers can also provide companionship; whether that’s sharing meals, watching TV or getting out and about together.

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What does elderly live in care include?

Read our extensive guide to elderly live in care to learn what our services can include.

Typically, a live-in carer for the elderly can help with numerous everyday needs, depending on the needs of your elderly loved one. A live-in carer can:

Assist with getting up in the morning
Help with personal care (dressing, bathing and grooming)
Prepare/cook meals and provide domiciliary care
Facilitate trips out; (A trip to a museum or local café, for example)
Assist with paperwork and letters
Prompt medication
Help with pets
Help with the housekeeping
Help to attend medical, dental and other appointments
Help with shopping
Attend social events
Assist clients with entertaining friends and family; for example, carers can help cook Sunday lunch for a family visit
Become a companion and friend

Arranging a carer

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Getting to know each other

Match your needs with a carer

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Start date and 2 week trail

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 trail

How it works

Live-in elderly care for dementia

Dementia can be a difficult condition to deal with for both the sufferer and the family. Depending on the patient’s needs, live-in dementia care can be a great solution for your loved one. Not only can live-in carers help dementia patients retain their independence, but they can also provide essential companionship and emotional support during what can be a difficult time.

Another important aspect of live-in care for people with dementia is that it means they can remain at home and in familiar surroundings. This can have a positive impact on wellbeing as changes of surroundings can be difficult to deal with. Live-in dementia care can also help to relieve the pressure and worry felt by loved ones who may live far away or may not be able to help as much as they like.

At The Live In Care Company, we can also assist you in finding live-in carers for palliative care. Many people do not wish to end their days in a care home or hospital, so hiring a live-in carer can often mean that a person’s wish to die at home is realised in a way that is well-supported and centred around their needs.

Elderly live-in care costs

The costs of live-in care can vary depending on your needs and the level of specialist knowledge your carer requires.

It is possible, depending on your circumstances, to receive help with paying for care, with potential options that include funds from:

NHS
Local authority
Charities (i.e. Age UK, Macmillan)
Attendance allowance
Health insurance

For more information on funding for home care take a look at our comprehensive live in care guide.

To start a conversation about live-in care with one of our experienced and friendly care team, get in touch today by calling 0118 449 2373 or using our contact form.