What Are Personal Home Care Services?

There often comes a point in a person’s life when they require care services, giving their loved ones extra support while enabling them to continue living independently for as long as possible. 

So, if you are considering personal home care services, what can you expect it to include? 

Individualised care

Everyone is different, which is why every care plan is likely to look different too. Carers typically come up with a plan that is personalised to each person’s needs and abilities. 

Some people take time getting used to care services and, therefore, need to start the process slowly, in which case they can choose how much assistance they receive, when, where and for how long. 

Although care assistants will use their experience to provide input, they will take the lead from the patient, so they can retain autonomy over their care plan. 

Household chores

Something lots of people struggle with as they become older, whether they have physical difficulties or suffer from conditions like Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, is their household chores. 

That is why care assistants can come to the home to help patients with domestic duties. 

Staying on top of the washing, cleaning, shopping or food preparation can become extremely challenging, so letting someone else take charge of these responsibilities can be incredibly helpful.

Social activities

Care assistants are also great at helping people remain engaged with the community and take part in social activities. 

They are not just there to provide physical and medical assistance, but to improve the patient’s quality of life. 

This means they can take them out and assist them in continuing hobbies they find rewarding, so they can carry on doing things they enjoy even if they begin to decline.