When Is It Time to Accept Care?
When you or a loved one starts to experience difficulties with day-to-day tasks, this can be distressing. Knowing when it is time to accept care and how to choose the right type of support is different for every person. As people are individuals, so are their individual physical and emotional needs. When discussing care options, it’s important to tailor support to people’s needs and wishes, whilst always respecting their pride and dignity.
The Importance of Asking for Support
Everyone deserves to enjoy a good standard of living, regardless of any challenges they are facing. When people start to struggle with simple tasks, due to mobility or memory problems, they might resist asking for help. Resisting care can also lead to larger problems later down the line, such as falls, injuries and loneliness. However, with the right level of care, you can enjoy your independence for longer and stay living in your own home.
If you are experiencing difficulties, your family can support you better when they know what you can and can’t do. By accepting a helping hand from a care assistant, you can enjoy more quality time with your family when they come to visit too.
How Does a Care Service Work?
Whether you or a loved one needs one hour a week or live-in care, bespoke care plans can be tailor-made to meet your specific requirements and budget. Professional care assistants work closely with families to develop personalised care plans. Known as person-centred care, support should always be tailored to the person’s individual needs.
Care might start with a brief yet regular visit, for example, to help with grocery shopping. Support can then be scaled up to include assistance with other household tasks, such as meal preparation, cooking, and laundry. As people’s needs change, they might need daily assistance with bathing and personal care.
In some cases, people might still be mobile but suffer from loneliness due to a lack of companionship. Regular visits can provide compassionate support, so that you or a loved one can enjoy enriching experiences in the comfort of your own home. Care assistants might play games, help with hobbies and organise outings. They can also accompany you or your loved one to medical appointments or share a meal to make this more enjoyable.
Nowadays, it’s also common for family members to live a long way from their loved ones, which can make it difficult for them to provide care:
“I live a long way from my mum so it has been a huge relief to know that someone from Caremark is popping round to check everything is ok. I was worried that the visits would be met with resistance, but the transition has been smooth. I’m sure this is down to the way the carers have gradually increased their support, treating my mum with great kindness and respect.”
Liz W (Daughter of Client)
How Caremark Warwick Can Help You
At Caremark Warwick, our expertly trained care assistants provide reliable, friendly and flexible support, tailored to your needs and wishes. Whether it’s a friendly chat, help with shopping, or personal care, we offer companionship, physical assistance and emotional support. We encourage independent living and are dedicated to creating a caring home environment that you or your loved one can thrive in.
Want to learn more about our care services in Warwick? From companionship to live-in care, we are here to help. Get in touch and discover how we can support you or a loved one.