Home care can ease or eliminate certain stresses and challenges for clients, their families, and the healthcare system. Not sure if home care is right for you? The following can be considered when making the decision to get in touch with Luxe Care:
Less Hospital Admissions: Home care can reduce the risk of hospital admission by providing regular monitoring and personalised care within the home, on a more frequent basis, which can help in the early detection of potential health issues.
Less Costs: Often a more cost-effective option compared to hospitals or nursing homes, investing in home care can reduce expenses related to numerous hospital stays, transportation fees/safety concerns, nursing home fees, and other associated costs.
More Comfort and Familiarity: Everyone is much more comfortable at home and clients may recover faster from receiving personalised care in the familiarity of their own place. Being in a familiar environment can reduce stress, improve mental health and strengthen outlook.
Highly Personalised Care: Tailored and personalised home care designed especially for you can be an effective management strategy, potentially reducing unnecessary visits to doctors or specialists, and could introduce a more relaxed daily schedule based around the home. Some carers may be able to transport clients to appointments, reducing stress on family or friends when scheduling appointments. Primary caregivers can access caregiver respite knowing their personal instructions will be strictly followed by a team of carers while they take some much needed time off from daily duties.
More Infection Control: If a client is required to continually visit hospitals or doctor’s wards, they are at greater general risk of exposure to infections, germs and viruses. You or your loved one receiving care or nursing care within your home could mean the need to visit public health facilities reduces considerably.
More Family Involvement: Home care allows family members to be more involved in caring for the client in a space everyone is familiar with. This can provide a far warmer approach, personalised emotional support and can improve the client’s overall wellbeing and outlook.
Better Mobility and Accessibility: Clients feel more comfortable in familiar surroundings and are less likely to find themselves in strange spaces or areas they don’t know. Safety assessments to prevent falls from trip hazards still need to be regularly undertaken.
Keep Independence and Dignity: Home care supports the independence and dignity of our clients by empowering them to stay in their own homes, maintain their daily routines and stay socially engaged.
Better Chronic Disease Management: Home care can be beneficial for managing chronic conditions by providing regular monitoring and strict adherence to treatment plans, potentially reducing complications or avoiding mistakes.
Continuity of Care: Home care with regular, familiar carers who have built up a rapport with their clients allows for improved continuity of care. This builds trust, promotes social engagement and communication, which can improve a client’s mental health, mood and outlook.
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