What does live-in care for couples entail?
Why Live-in Care is Ideal for Couples?
Care Customised for Each Partner:
Live-in care provides personalised support designed to meet the unique needs of each partner, ensuring dedicated assistance around the clock. Unlike care homes, where achieving one-to-one care can be challenging, live-in care allows couples to maintain their lifestyle preferences and receive individualised care that caters to their specific requirements.
Meticulously matched Care Team:
We meticulously match couples with a dedicated care team based on their health and care requirements, as well as personality traits, lifestyle preferences, and shared interests. This ensures that the care team is not only skilled and experienced but also compatible with the couple's lifestyle, fostering enjoyable moments and meaningful interactions.
Unique and comprehensive care planning:
Our live-in care for couples involves a thorough planning process that considers the needs, lifestyle choices, and social preferences of both individuals. Each partner receives a customized care plan tailored to their needs while also accommodating their life as a couple.
Flexibility and Independence:
Live-in care empowers couples to retain their independence and autonomy, allowing them to make choices about their daily routines and lifestyle preferences. With personalized support available whenever needed, couples can continue to lead fulfilling lives on their own terms.
An Affordable Choice:
Live-in care offers a cost-effective alternative to care homes, with one weekly fee for the care team and a small supplement for couples' care based on their needs. Compared to the significantly higher costs of care homes for couples, live-in care provides excellent value for money without compromising on quality.
Preserving couple relationships:
Moving into a care home often means couples with differing care needs are separated, leading to a loss of shared living space and daily interactions. Live-in care enables couples to stay together in the comfort of their own home, maintaining their bond and companionship without the need for separation or compromise on their living arrangements.
Emotional Support and Social Interaction:
Couples who live on their own often experience loneliness, especially if they cannot get out and about like they used to. Isolating oneself from society can be harmful both mentally and emotionally. However, when a live-in carer is right there to talk to, significant events in the aftermath of a couple's normal lives (e.g., the death of a loved one) do not hit them as hard as they might have.
Exploring Short-term Care and Respite Options for Couples Receiving Live-in Care
Understanding the Cost of Live-In Care for Couples
Live-in care at home often proves to be cost-effective, especially for couples, compared to nursing care in a care home. With the added advantage of personalized one-to-one care, which is often challenging to attain in a care home environment.
The weekly expenses for live-in care vary based on individual care requirements and any specialised conditions. Following a consultation with our compassionate care advisors for a no-obligation care assessment, we can provide you with a precise estimate for the most suitable live-in care plan.
Additionally, it’s essential to note that there are funding options available that may assist in covering some or all of your care expenses. For instance, if you have complex and ongoing healthcare needs, you might qualify for Continuing Healthcare (CHC)(https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/money-work-and-benefits/nhs-continuing-healthcare/), a comprehensive care package entirely funded by the NHS. Furthermore, social care funding and other benefits are accessible for eligible individuals (https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/money-work-and-benefits/)
