Live-in care is a service available for the elderly who do not feel comfortable living in care homes. Live-in carers provide comfort, company, and care in addition to doing chores around the house. The cost and funding for live-in care agencies can be very daunting. In this blog, we will break it down for your
Dementia is a type of brain degeneration that causes alterations in a person’s capacity to think, communicate, engage, and participate in everyday activities. Dementia is a condition that affects older persons more frequently. The most frequent form of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease. Memory problems, language issues, and problems in thinking capacity are all symptoms of
There are many types of live-in care, including live-in companionship care, respite care, dementia care, and specialist care. An estimated 21% of the elderly population in England requires the assistance of a live-in caregiver. Despite the growing demand for live-in caregivers in recent years, no one can hide how hard it is to be a
One of the inevitable aspects of human life is that, at some point, it has to end. Whilst this is not a topic that everyone is comfortable in discussing, here at Safe Hands Live-In Care we are well-experienced in the provision of palliative care and end of life care. Our staff take great pride in
Over the last couple of months, a new pandemic has swept over the world. Coronavirus, or to call it its scientific name, COVID-19, is a highly infectious disease that, whilst originating in China, has quickly swept over various countries and continents. Whilst, in relative terms, it has not got a high fatality rate, there has
Dementia is a well-known word; however, the true meaning is often mistaken. Rather than being a specific condition, dementia is actually a collection of diseases that are related to the brain. Things such as a difficulty to solve problems no matter how simple, trouble with speaking, and recalling the location of items, are all prime
It is something that is dominating the news cycles across the planet. It has led to a number of countries shutting their borders and declaring a state of emergency. Coronavirus is, without a doubt, the biggest health threat that the world has faced in a generation. From its origins in China in late 2019, it
These days, it is becoming more common for people to look into live-in care rather than automatically turning to a care home or a nursing home. There is no denying that these homes have been a great choice for many elderly people who need support over the years but, in today’s modern age, is live-in
There may come a time in life when you need some help caring for a loved one who is facing a life-threatening illness. Our Palliative care end of life article is about that. This can be an incredibly difficult time and you will want to do all you can to ensure that they are getting
In general, live in care packages one of the most cost-effective care provision methods in the industry. It can provide you with a complete solution that is not only affordable, especially when compared to other methods, but is also incredibly flexible. Like the majority of other services, live-in care rates will often differ depending on