It’s nothing short of heartbreaking for adult children and/or other family members when their parent or relative who once ran their home starts to struggle with daily tasks and memory loss. It introduces an influx of worry about their health, their care and uncertainty about their future. In most cases, the necessary intervention is straightforward. And that’s with home care.
This can sound a bit serious, and it can also make grown-up children feel that their parents may not get the care that they need. However, this is why we at StellarCare NW aim to provide support in the homes of people who need it.
All the while offering dignity and personalised care. Here, we offer 1:1 care, which we have found to be the most effective, right in the home, helping you or your loved one to retain independence.
Practical Support That Works!
When many people think of care at home, they may think of care that is… well, not really ideal, like having a stranger in the house, or just a generic care that’s not tailored for each individual.
But what if we told you that with the personalised home care that our team at StellarCare NW in Cheshire offers, each person (and their family!) is offered support that equates to a better quality of life.
Well, here’s some of the support that our nurse-led team can offer:
Family Education
We know that, even if our team is helping your loved one in their own home, you or other family members are likely to also be involved in care. So rest assured our team is happy to offer guidance relating to your loved ones’ health conditions, their medical needs, whilst helping you and other family members stay in the loop to know what care is required when needed.
Preventive Care
In settings like care homes, the staff are often charged with overseeing the care of multiple people at once. If there is someone who may have communication issues or may not get the time that they need, early symptoms of common conditions, like urinary tract infections, may be missed.
One of the things that separates 1:1 home care from other forms of care is that early symptoms of conditions, medication issues or even worsening chronic conditions are spotted earlier. This leads to treatment occurring in the home, with less of an impact on the person who needs it and also allows recovery to occur in a shorter time span.
So no hospitals, no delays and faster recoveries.
With 1:1 care, 24/7 live-in care support is also available. This can be ideal for short- and long-term needs. Especially to help keep someone with more complex needs at home, where it feels safe and familiar.
Mental Health Support
“An overlooked area of elderly care, as many as 1 in 4 people over the age of 65 have a mental health issue” – Mental Health Foundation.
By offering 1:1 care that is tailored to their needs, vulnerable seniors have the space to discuss their mental health concerns in their own home. Besides being nurse-trained, our team at StellarCare NW are also able to spot the signs of a mental health issue and can offer support when needed. This includes medical insight, both of which can improve recovery outcomes.
Improved Quality of Life
It is common to assume that when someone starts to show signs of difficulty in their home, they will soon need to be moved to a care home. However, a 2023 research on ‘The Impact of Living Arrangements and Social Capital on the Well-Being of the Elderly’ found that:
“The best location for ageing in place was the community, where the elderly’s sense of well-being was highest-the next best options were ageing at home and institutional care.”
With that in mind, 1:1 care at home has been found to have the best outcomes. This is because your loved one will be able to come and go as they please, stay in their routines and also get the clinical care that they need, without the clinical feel.
Independence
There is more to 1:1 care at home than the clinical side. Our nurse-led team at StellarCare NW is aware that for many older people, retaining their independence is crucial. It allows them to feel more in control of their life and, in many cases, it can help with the management of conditions like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
This is evident from the findings of a 2024 study from BMC Neurology that states how the quality of life of those suffering from Parkinson’s was positively influenced by perceptions of independence.
Hence, by focusing care in the home, people get to stay in their routines, stay in an environment that they know, and stay around their family and friends for longer.
1:1 Care That Works For Everyone
At StellarCare NW, our mission is to help our clients maintain their dignity and their independence in their own homes. Our nurse-led team offer specialised and exceptional clinical care, so you can rest assured that your loved one is receiving the care that they need across all areas.
Whether you feel that your loved one only needs a few hours of help per week, if they need a bit more support, or even if they have a complex care plan, we would love to hear from you.
So, contact us today to discuss care needs and to find out what we can do for you and your family.