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Why Home Care Provision is Better than a Care Home for Many People
More and more people are choosing to stay in their own home and receive home care provision, rather than move into a care home. Many people believe that a care home is the only course of action following a diagnosis or hospital stay, but don’t assume this is right for everyone. To help you research all the available options, we’ve outlined five main benefits of our home care services, below.
Person-centred Care
The term ‘person-centred care’ is more than a buzzword to us. It embodies our belief that you should be always treated with dignity. We take onboard your needs to deliver responsive care that works for you. Our services include companionship, short-term, respite, younger adult care and personal care.
Familiar Surroundings Can Help Many People
With Nightingale Home Care meeting the Care Inspectorate’s thorough criteria, you can be sure we’ll provide outstanding care.
With our services, you’ll be able to stay at home surrounded by your personal possessions, partner and pets. This comfort and familiarity can make the transition into getting a little extra support easier for everyone involved.
Crucially, NHS Inform Scotland states that “being in familiar surroundings can help people cope better with [dementia]".
It Offers You Independence
Staying at home preserves your independence. Supported by our dedicated Home Care Assistants, you can often live as you did before many accidents or diagnosis. For example, our domiciliary care service provides a little extra help with personal care, housekeeping and meal preparation– without having to enter a care home setting.
Each HCA holds a PVG and SVQ2 in Health & Social Care (or is working towards), backed by ongoing training. The Alzheimer’s Society, a leading dementia charity, also advises that “people often feel happier if they can remain independent”. Let Nightingale Home Care help you to live independently.
It’s More Affordable
With personalised care, we focus on the providing what you need – no more no less. Unlike staying in a care home and requiring around the clock care, we can tailor a bespoke home care package that’s right for your needs.
In Scotland, the average cost of a nursing care home is £845 per week and a care home is £671 per week (Care Sourcer). Our home care services are suitable when just need a few hours of care are needed each day. However, our qualified Home Care Assistants are equipped to guarantee 24-hour support if necessary.
With many people qualifying for a Self-Directed Support (SDS) payment from Falkirk Council, home care provision can be accessible for many.
It Helps Family Carers Stay Involved
We want to support you to live in your own home for times when your family can’t be there. Whilst at work, running errands or parenting, you’ll experience genuinely warm support.
Unlike in care home settings, where family members lose their ability to care for you overnight, we can share the caring responsibilities with them. This retains that close family bond and they’ll still be able to visit you at home.
Clearly, this is a personal decision requiring difficult conversations. However, our flexible home care services in the Falkirk area are suitable if you want to stay in your own home and experience the many benefits it provides. Contact Us or call 01324 357 961 for more information.
