Live in care
What is live in care?
Live-in care provides constant, round-the-clock care from a dedicated carer who lives with you in your home, offering a helping hand at a moment’s notice.
Live in care enables the care receiver to stay in their cherished home while receiving essential support. Familiar surroundings and fond memories can enhance their care plan. Our carers know this, and that’s why they do all that they can to keep you comfortable at home.
Not only will your live-in carer be able to provide you with practical and physical care, they can also be a wonderful source of companionship and emotional support. All of our live-in carers are handpicked for their kind, empathetic personalities, and your local care manager will pair you with someone who matches your likes and interests.
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Are live in care and 24-hour care the same?
If you have advanced care needs, 24-hour care offers a round-the-clock live-in support option.
With 24-hour care, there will usually be one main live-in carer who lives with you full time and other carers who may support you overnight or during the day when your regular carer is taking a break or needs assistance with moving and handling duties.
You can also opt for live-in care if you need regular support for some ailments, but don’t need constant care. There could be a variety of different reasons why someone may need 24-hour care. Here are some examples:
Some reasons why you may need live-in care:
Dementia care
If your love one is living with advanced dementia and is unable to be left alone in their home, a friendly live-in-carer offers security & assistance.
Palliative care
If you’ve diagnosed with progressive or terminal condition and need support managing your symptoms.
Elderly care
If you’re prone to falls and are unable to carry out regular day to day activities around the home. Our carers are always on hand to assist with your household activities and mobility needs.
Companionship (Living alone)
Are you living alone? Or perhaps you have a loved one who is living alone? Our lived-in carers are always on hand to provide companionship and friendly support.
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Why choose Gold Cross Care?
We build support centred around you & loved ones…
We’ll spend time getting to know you and your routines and preferences so that you receive the perfect type and level of support for you
Continuity of care
You won’t need to worry about arranging cover if your carer is taken ill or needs a break; we’ll pair you up with someone just as brilliant.
A fully managed service
For every step of your care journey, your local care manager will monitor your needs and will always be available for you to contact
We know how you’re feeling
After many years of professional experience we’ve seen every emotion that finding care can bring, so we’ll offer as much guidance or support as you need’
Expertly trained carers
Every Gold Cross Care carer receives our comprehensive carer training when they join us, as well as doing regular refresher courses
To us, you are family
As a company built on a foundation of family values, we treat each and every one of our customers as a member of our own
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What’s included in live in care?
Our comprehensive live-in care services are fully tailored to your personal needs.
At Gold Cross Care, our live-in care focuses on giving you the type and level of care you need for your particular circumstances and condition. We know that your care needs will be unique to you, which is why we’ll take the time to listen to your requirements and preferences when curating your bespoke care plan.
Here are some of the many ways in which a live-in carer can support you at home:
Personal care
A live-in carer can provide you with discreet and sensitive personal care that will mean you won’t have to worry about asking family members to help with intimate routines. Personal care might include assistance with bathing, toileting, getting dressed and more.
Companionship
If you’re living alone, or living with a partner but are too far away from your loved ones to see them regularly, a live-in carer can be there to watch your favourite TV programmes with you, play a board game, help you attend a club, or just have a natter over a cup of tea.
Household chores
Whether you need someone to take care of all your housework or simply to help you cope with it, a live-in carer will be able to ensure your home is always kept clean and tidy – meaning you can enjoy a truly comfortable and relaxing environment.
Getting out and about
One of the wonderful things about staying at home for care is being able to enjoy your independence. A live-in carer can accompany you out of your home whenever you like – whether it’s popping to the shops, visiting a friend or going away for the weekend.
Complex care
If you have more complex care needs, our live-in carers can receive additional nurse-led training that will equip them to offer catheter and stoma management. We can provide bespoke support for the most complex conditions, including types of dementia and cancer.
Dietary needs
Your live-in carer will be able to prepare your favourite meals, drinks and snacks at the times that suit you, as well as washing everything up and tidying away afterwards. They can also prepare nutritious food that adheres to a specific dietary plan.
How to arrange live in care
We know that arranging care can be a daunting process, which is why we focus on making it incredibly straightforward to organise support with us. Call our team today to begin your journey.
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