Domiciliary Care vs Care Homes: Key Benefits Explained
As we age, the need for assistance and support often becomes more pronounced. Many families face the difficult decision of how best to provide care for their loved ones. While assisted living facilities and nursing homes are options, domiciliary home care has become a preferred choice for many families. In this blog, we’ll discuss the numerous benefits of in-home care and why it might be the right solution for your loved ones.
Familiar Surroundings
One of the most significant advantages of domiciliary care is the ability to receive personalised care in a familiar environment. Being in one’s own home allows seniors to maintain a sense of comfort and security. Caregivers can tailor their services to meet the specific needs and preferences of each individual, ensuring that care is not only effective but also respectful of their routine and lifestyle.
No one wants to have their entire lives turned upside down while they are facing mental/physical health conditions. Therefore, when care is needed, it should be in a familiar, safe, and comfortable environment.
According to the study, “The interpretation of life experience and well-being: The sample case of relocation”, researchers found that moving from one’s home triggers immense levels of stress and anxiety due to the major life changes associated with it. Therefore, the uncertainties of moving to a new place, even if that is a place of care, can in some cases, do more harm than good.
The Desire for Independence
By remaining in one’s own home, there are no shifts in daily routine which means no loss of independence. Whilst in-home carers will assist with day-to-day tasks like meal prep, hygiene needs, shop runs, or medication management, it will all be under a familiar roof and with the same surroundings. The home environment empowers the elderly, allowing them to maintain a sense of control and independence over their daily lives. However, when stripping one’s home from the equation, the process of care can feel quite overwhelming and unnatural in an unfamiliar environment.
Moreover, as humans intrinsically desire autonomy and self-worth, where better to maintain those feelings than the place you feel most safe - your home. Living independently may therefore feel difficult in an unfamiliar environment.
Flexibility and Cost-Effectiveness
In-Home Care offers flexibility that many facilities cannot. Families can choose the level of care needed, whether it’s a few hours a week, Respite Care, Overnight Care or consistent support with Live-in Care. This adaptability allows families to respond to changing needs without the stress of relocating their loved ones to a new environment or opting for a permanent and less adaptable solution like Care Homes.
As a result of this flexibility, families can select specific services based on their budget and only pay for the care that is needed. This can lead to significant savings while still ensuring quality support.
At Sonder Home Care we understand the importance of spending quality time with your loved ones. That’s why we offer a wide range of home care services, designed to support older adults and their families. Whether you need assistance with daily tasks in Esher, companionship in Shepperton, or medication assistance in Claygate, we’re here to help.
Our team is dedicated to providing compassionate and personalised care that meets the unique needs of each individual. We believe that everyone deserves to live life to the fullest, and we’re committed to helping older adults in our community to do just that.
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