We don’t think of growing old but there will come a time when coping with the daily routine of life becomes harder. And when we need help, what are the care options?
1. Home care
The level and type of home care you will need will vary. For example, it could be that you need help with the basic functions of running and managing your home, such as help with laundry, vacuuming and shopping. Or you may find that you start to struggle with personal care. Home care is a fantastic option, especially if you just need a little help now and then.
2. Live in carer
Alive-incarer is exactly that. Someone who lives in your home with you, providing you with the care that you need. This can be everything from home chores to personal care and more. This is an alternative to moving into residential care meaning you can stay in the home you love, surrounded by your family and friends. Finding a live-in carer needn’t be difficult but to get the best possible service and carer for you, approaching a live in care agency for more information and help is a good move.
3. Rest home
For some people, the right move for them later in life is to find a rest home in which to live. Rest homes are a community in their own right. You can take some of your possessions and furnish your room as you like. Friends and family can visit at any time and you are safe, knowing that throughout the day and night, there are qualified health care assistants to call on should you need help. However, finding a room in a resthome of your choice can mean joining a waiting list. It is also possible to go to a rest home for ‘respite’, a short holiday away from home when you feel you need it.
4. Retirement village
Some people find that downsizing and moving from their home is the right thing to so. There are various options for doing this and one is to move to a gated development sometimes known as a retirement village. People here will be of a similar age with plenty of amenities and activities on your doorstep. If you are a social kind of person, this could be a new lease of life in terms of expanding your friendship circle.
5. Assisted living
If you feel you need a little more help but don’t want to compromise on your independence, then assisted living could be the right option for you. You live in your own home or in a flat or bungalow, for example, on a complex of other properties and when you need help, you simply call on the assisted living team.
You can find out more here about care options in later life.
