Loneliness in our older generation is not just an emotional issue, it can seriously increase the risk of suffering mental and physical illness, according to a joint report published in January this year by Age UK and The Campaign to End Loneliness. The report has also identified that there is a growing understanding that communal living is not an effective antidote to loneliness and that in fact, older people in residential care demonstrate worrying levels of loneliness and isolation. Full details of the report can be accessed via www.campaigntoendloneliness.org
At Otus Live-in Care, we provide professional life-in carers for clients who wish to remain living in their own home. Being cared for in your own home by a live-in carer can help reduce the risk of loneliness and give peace of mind to family and loved ones who maybe live too far away to visit regularly. Quality live-in care is affordable and contrary to popular belief, is a cost effective alternative to a residential care home. Including agency fees, the average cost for a live-in carer who can be a companion to help with daily household tasks is £633 per week. For help with a higher degree of personal care due to long term or terminal illness, clients who need help with catheters, have had a stroke or are suffering from Parkinson’s, dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, the average cost is £710 per week.
At Otus Live-in Care, we carefully match live-in carers with clients for short and long-term engagements. Our service is specifically designed to assist those who wish to remain living in the comfort of their own home. Independent living, but with the support and companionship of a live-in carer, delivers security and improved quality of life. Their aim is to increase a client’s independence, improve quality of life and make the most of all life has to offer.
Live-in care can be long-term or for just a few weeks to assist with recovery after illness or a stay in hospital. Live-in care can be purely for companionship thereby easing loneliness; can provide holiday cover or respite for carers already supporting someone; or at a higher level, can help someone who has a long term disability such as spinal injury, is suffering from cerebral palsy, learning difficulties or any other independence limiting condition.
To find out more visit our website www.otusliveincare.com, call us on 01403 710119 or email [email protected].