Seven Benefits of Live in care

July 4, 2023

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7 Benefits of Live-in Care

Traditionally, people who needed more extensive care and support would go into a care home. But these days live-in care is gaining in popularity. With live-in care, a carer lives with their client so that they are available to offer tailored help and care round the clock. Live-in care is often favoured as it offers personalised care that reaps many benefits. The benefits include:

1. Companionship

When you choose live-in care, your loved one will never be lonely as there will always be a companion around to chat to. At Mumby’s, we choose our live-in carers very carefully to ensure they have all the qualities of a great live in carer. In addition, we match your loved one with a carer who shares a similar outlook and interests to help them build a relationship that adds value to your loved one’s life.

2. Independence

Having to move to a care home can limit the independence of your loved one. They may not be able to get out and about whenever they want. In contrast, a live-in carer allows your loved one to maintain their usual routine of appointments, activities, and socialising. A live-in carer can provide transport so that your loved one can get out and about whenever they choose.

The 2023 Care Choices Report from The Live-in Care Hub found that 100% of live-in care clients have the freedom to go for a walk whenever they want with their dedicated carer. In contrast, 30% of residential care homes said it was impossible or very unlikely that a resident could go for a walk outside the grounds.

3. Maintenance of routines

In a care home, residents have to adapt to the routines of the home, often with set times for meals, outings, activities etc… When you choose live-in care, your loved one can carry on with their own routines. They can eat and sleep at times to suit them and enjoy activities whenever they choose. In addition, your loved one can enjoy living at home with their partner, having a pet, a garden, and all the other familiar comforts of home.

4. Health and wellbeing

A live-in carer can provide care tailored to your loved one’s individual needs. They give personal care to just the right level to allow your loved one to feel as independent as possible. In addition, they can make nutritional homecooked meals and support exercise and medication to help your family member stay in the best health possible. Live-in care has proven to be better for patients than having the disruption of moving from their home into residential care. In addition, staying in familiar surroundings is particularly beneficial for those experiencing dementia, considerably reducing the stress that can be caused by big lifestyle changes.

The Live-in Care Hub’s 2023 Care Choices report uses the rate of hip fractures suffered to measure the quality of healthcare delivered by Live-in and Residential Care. This is because hip fractures are mostly caused by falls which can be caused by medication mishaps, dehydration, and hunger that can be largely avoided with good
healthcare and monitoring and by being looked after in familiar surroundings. The results indicate that Residential Care clients are almost 3x more likely to have a hip
fracture than Live-in care clients in their own homes.

One-to-one support from a live-in carer gives more focused, individualised attention to medication, hydration, and nourishment. Live-in care clients are exposed to fewer ‘fall risk factors’ than those living in a residential care home, where staff are responsible for multiple residents with competing needs.

5. Chores

Your live-in carer can take care of all the household chores necessary so your loved one doesn’t have to worry about them. Your carer will take care of laundry and housework as well as shopping and cooking, involving your family members as little or as much as they choose or need.

6. Security

One of the biggest benefits of live-in care is the security that comes with knowing your loved one has someone close at hand night and day. Knowing that there is someone to help your loved one if there are any emergencies is a comfort and relief and provides much-needed peace of mind. At Mumby’s, we also provide an out-of-hours telephone service to assist with any emergencies.

7. Adaptability

Live-in care can provide a range of support that can adapt over time. A live-in carer can be a great help in providing respite care or recuperation after hospital admission. They can also provide long-term care so that your loved one can build up a relationship with someone who knows their particular personality and requirements. The nature of the care can change as required offering more or less support as appropriate. This can help your loved one stay as independent as possible.

Staff are also fully trained in the care of people with dementia so they can provide the best support possible. Mumby’s are dementia specialists and have the experience and knowledge to provide the very best care for dementia patients.

If necessary, extra care can be provided by staff trained to look after patients with more serious medical conditions. Mumby’s Live-in complex care service offers care at home for people with more complex needs such as those with neurological disorders, disabilities, and acquired brain and spinal cord injuries. Mumby’s trains its carers in nurse-led practises including: stoma care, nebulisers, peg feeding, and specific medications.

Many people worry that live-in care will be too expensive. However, live-in care is comparable to the cost of a residential home. As the benefits are so clear, live-in care is well worth considering.

Graph taken from The Live-in Care Hub’s Care Choices Report 2023

Mumby’s Outstanding Live-in Care

Mumby’s has been operating as a live-in care agency in Oxfordshire since 2002. We continue to provide outstanding-quality in-home care because we believe it’s the best care option available. Our knowledge and expertise mean we know what you need and how live-in care benefits you and your loved one. We can also offer it with a level of detail and care only those who have worked in the care sector for so long can understand. Get in touch today to see how we can help you.

“Everyone wants the best for their loved ones and nothing is too much for this amazing company, they embraced Mum’s care with respect and kindness at all times. I would highly recommend Mumby’s to anyone.”