LIVE-IN CARE PROVIDES EFFECTIVE SELF-ISOLATION FOR OUR MOST VULNERABLE
In light of the Covid-19 crisis, care homes are struggling and increasingly coming under the spotlight. As a result, the advantages of engaging a live-in carer have never been clearer.
Self-isolation – having a live-in carer, a person can effectively self-isolate at home safely and in comfort, surrounded by their own familiar surroundings.
Companionship – older people are especially vulnerable to loneliness and social isolation and it can have a serious effect on health. A important part of a live-in carer’s role is being a companion.
Managing risk – a person is far less likely to catch the virus when being cared for by a live-in carer and certainly is at less risk than if living in a care home.
One-to-one care – live-in care delivers 24 hour one-to-one care. In the current crisis, live-in carers are able to limit contact with anyone from outside, unless of course for other healthcare professionals. Having a live-in carer means you come into contact with fewer people.
Key worker status – as a ‘key worker’ a live-in carer has priority to access important services – for example, to make use of dedicated shopping hours or key community hub services.
Peace of mind – at Otus, our aim is to alleviate the stress and concerns normally associated when considering care or companionship for a loved one. Now more than ever, our clients’ families have peace of mind, knowing that their loved one is safe, particularly as they are unable to visit themselves.
Communication – a live-in carer can be the vital link between an elderly person and their family – a live-in carer can make regular calls to her client’s family to give them reassurance that all is well. And families will have the advantage of being able to telephone and speak to their loved one at any time. With the right equipment, carers can even set up video conferencing or facetime calls so that families can get together virtually.
Resourceful – a live-in carer has the capacity to be able ensure that important tasks such as repeat prescriptions, food shopping/deliveries or co-ordinating other healthcare support and advice are completed.
Advice and guidance – Otus Live-in Care continues to ensure that their registered carers are kept up to date on all Government and Public Health England guidance surrounding Covid-19 including enhanced hygiene regimes and isolation measures.
24 hour assistance – working with an established introduction agency like Otus Live-in Care, clients and their families can be confident that if any problems or issues should arise, there is someone on the end of the ‘phone, 24/7 who is able to help.
To find out more – call us. If we can help or share advice we would be very happy to talk, without obligation. We would welcome the opportunity of helping more people and have experienced live-in carers who are available to work during these difficult times.
Telephone 01403 710 119 or email: [email protected]