When you have a relative who cannot take care of all of their own needs, you want to make sure Assessing Your Relative’s Needsthat they get the best possible help. You want to ensure that they are treated with respect and dignity and get the care that is specific to their needs. Fortunately, different levels […]
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Unpaid Carers: 10 Types of Live-In Care You Need To Know About
If you are an unpaid carer, you want to do everything you can to help take care of the needs of a loved one so they remain comfortable and independent in their own home. Many types of live-in care can give general or more complex care, alleviating unpaid carers of specific responsibilities. Here, we will […]
5 Types of Support Available to Unpaid Carers
Caring for a loved one is selfless but shouldn’t compromise the caregiver’s well-being. Unpaid carers often face physical and mental strain due to the demanding nature of caregiving responsibilities. The constant physical tasks, long hours, and potential lack of breaks contribute to physical exhaustion. The emotional and psychological toll arises from the challenges of witnessing […]
How to Combat Loneliness with Live-In Carers
Elderly individuals are particularly vulnerable to isolation, especially when health challenges restrict their ability to engage with the outside world. This pervasive loneliness can be emotionally distressing and also poses significant risks to their overall well-being. In this instance, live-in carers become invaluable companions, offering more than just assistance with daily tasks. Their presence goes […]
Choosing a Live-in Care Provider: 9 Practical Tips
Finding a suitable live-in care agency is a big decision. In this blog, we’ll get to the point about what matters in the selection process. Understanding the primary benefits of why families choose live-in care over other options helps ensure you’re making the right choice for your circumstances. So, we will break down the essentials, […]
Live in Care can Support Older Adults and Their Beloved Pets
What to do with pets when elderly relatives go to a care home. IP Live in Care offers a heartwarming solution that enables elderly couples to remain in the familiarity of their own home, accompanied by their cherished pets. With our compassionate live-in carers, families can ensure their loved ones receive the necessary support while […]
Transforming Case Management with Live-In Care Services
Live in Care for Case Managers In the realm of case management, the pursuit of providing exceptional care for individuals with complex needs is a constant challenge. However, there is an innovative solution that has the potential to revolutionise case management: live-in care services. In this article, we will explore the transformative benefits of live-in […]
Activities for the elderly with Covid19
Coronavirus has had a big impact on how we should care for and help the elderly at home. But what happens if an older loved relative has to isolate? What are the activities for the elderly with Covid19 that they can in their own home whilst isolating? During this social isolation period, it is particularly […]
5 Myths About Old Age You Shouldn’t Believe
In society today, stereotypes of old age are rarely positive. Whether it’s helplessness, forgetfulness or loneliness, myths about ageing can have a negative impact on the wellbeing of elderly people – and are oftentimes untrue. While it’s normal to slow down slightly as we get older, ageing shouldn’t have to mean giving up the activities […]
How to Keep Elderly Cool in Hot Weather
As the weather heats up – did you know older people need to be more careful of overheating and heat stroke because their bodies can’t adjust to high temperatures as well as younger people can? Being hydrated is also extremely important for certain medications to work properly. Older people are more vulnerable in the hot […]
Concerned Dad Requires Extra Support at Home?
Does dad need extra support and care at home? Did you know after each father’s day and bank holiday, homecare services across the country see a sharp rise in call numbers? In 2020, families became even more distant than ever before. Due to COVID – 19 and continual lockdowns we left larger amounts of time […]
Live-in Care vs Care Home: Costs and How to Choose
Choosing between live-in care and a care home is a big decision. As well as thinking about the support your loved one needs, you’re also considering where they’ll feel most comfortable, what their days will look like and how the costs will work. With live-in care, a carer lives in your loved one’s home and […]
What Does a Live-in Carer Do?
If you are considering care at home for yourself or a loved one, one of the first questions you may ask is: what does a live-in carer do? Live-in care is a highly personalised form of support that allows people to remain in their own home while receiving dedicated, one-to-one care. It is designed to […]
How can Live-in Care support the NHS?
Amid the Coronavirus pandemic, there has been an increase in Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) contacting nursing and residential homes in order to free up hospital beds. These homes are being asked to provide extra capacity as the NHS ramps up discharge from hospital for elderly people. At IP Homecare, we want people to know that […]
What is Independence for Older People
What Is Independence for Older People and Why Does It Matter? Independence is often something we take for granted – until we reach an older age. The challenges that arise as part of the aging process mean that elderly people often worry about losing the independence they’re used to. But what is independence for older […]
Social Activities for the Elderly: Staying Active Over 65
We’re constantly being told that staying active is the key to maintaining good health – and it’s never too late to start. From cancer to heart and circulatory diseases, physical activity can help prevent and improve a range of health conditions, meaning that keeping active in old age is crucial to remaining healthy and independent. […]
Keep Pets at Home with you with a Live in Carer
Growing older can sometimes be a lonely time, especially when close friends pass away or families aren’t able to visit as much as they would like to. Some find it difficult to leave the house and participate in social activities as they get older, however there is one source of comfort that benefits our elderly […]
Introductory vs Managed Live-in Care Agencies
Key differences between introductory and managed care At Independent People Homecare we employ, train and supervise the carers directly. We will interview them, check references, do background and criminal record checks and will provide ongoing training. We take complete responsibility for the management of the live in care service, rather than this being the responsibility […]