Research consistently shows that the best care outcomes for elderly people occur when they are able to stay in their own home, in familiar surroundings, with maximum independence.

Live-in carers can facilitate this lifestyle and ensure that the elderly remain in their home and avoid the disruption and challenges involved in moving into residential care.

Enabling older people to stay in their own home means that they can remain with their spouse or partner, pets, friends, and neighbours and decide when they get up, eat, go out and rest.

This can be especially important if they suffer from dementia.

Questions to ask when considering live-in care

Do they need assistance during the day to remember to properly take their medications or to eat healthy meals?

Do you worry about their safety at home while they are alone?

Do they seem depressed?

Do you worry that they are unhappy or bored sitting at home all day?

Do you worry about their developing health needs?

Do you want help to be able to keep them at home as long as possible?

Do they lack regular company?