What is Domiciliary care services?
Many elderly people experience a better quality of life as a result of receiving regular assistance from a domiciliary care provider.
Caregivers provide support with everyday tasks, medical assistance, personal hygiene, food preparation and eating.
Maintaining independence in a much-loved home can be a cost-efficient way of receiving care rather than facing the upheaval of moving into a care home.
Who is domiciliary care for?
Domiciliary care is for individuals who need assistance with daily activities but prefer to stay in the comfort of their own home. This can include seniors, individuals with disabilities, or those recovering from an illness or injury. Domiciliary care services can provide personalized care and support to help individuals maintain their independence and quality of life.
What are the types of domiciliary care services?
Domiciliary care: Also known as home care, this involves a Caregiver attending someone's home to assist at specific times of the day.
Live-in care: Live-in care is a great option for anyone who needs 24-7 support. A live-in Caregiver can help with daily tasks and complex needs.
Respite home care: Usually requested to give current carers a break or because the person seeking care needs help with recovering from an operation or illness.
What services do Domiciliary Caregivers help with?
Personal care: Personal hygiene, hair washing, bathing, brushing teeth, drying hair, shaving, hair styling, dressing and administration of medication.
Companionship: Conversation, gardening, pet care, appointment scheduling, assistance with getting to appointments and other community social activities.
Food: Food shopping, packing away, cooking, assistance with eating and cleaning the kitchen/dining area.
Household: Specific room cleaning i.e. bathroom, laundry, dusting, hoovering, organising and tidying.
Mobility: Hoisting, transferring, assistance with going to the toilet, position turning, stretching.
What are the benefits of Domiciliary care?
Being able to receive appropriate care without having to move can be a cost-efficient alternative that doesn’t require the upheaval that many older adults would rather avoid.
If you feel you or a loved one may require home care, Temal Healthcare Agency can help save you the time and stress typically involved in finding the right support.
