Making the decision to incorporate live-in care into your care plan or move full-time into a care home is a difficult decision and can leave you feeling overwhelmed and lost wondering what solution is the best fit for you.
At ilarna we believe that care should begin in the comfort of your own home. We believe in bringing high-quality, family-feeling to your front door so you can focus on what matters, family.
Instead of moving into a care home / residential home and having the stress, worry and unnecessary discomfort, our live-in care solutions are tailored to you and your unique needs to keep you living in your own space for as long as possible.
How does live-in care compare to a care home?
Live-in care may be a better solution for you to receive care as it allows you to maintain your independence and freedom. Staying in the comfort of your home can lead to more positive health outcomes, faster recovery and a reduction in your chances of hospital readmission.
Familiar VS Unfamiliar environment
Live-in care allows you to remain in the comfort of your own home without compromising on the quality of care you receive. Our live-in care plans are tailored to you and your unique needs ensuring you receive high-quality care, with that extra warm, ilarna family feeling. In comparison to care homes, moving into a new and unfamiliar environment can be overwhelming and induce unnecessary stress and discomfort. Learning a new surrounding can have a negative impact on your health and cause a decline in your wellbeing.
Freedom VS Restricted routines
Live-in care may be a better solution for you to ensure you still have the independence and freedom of your routine. With a live-in ilarna Personal Assistant / carer you’ll have the freedom to choose how you spend your days, the activities you do together, whether you’d like to go out together and visit friends. In comparison living in a care home will not provide that freedom. Care homes have a predetermined routine for their residents and do not allow the luxury of freedom as much as live-in care.
Flexibility of friends and family visiting VS Set visiting time
Live-in care ensures friends and family can come to visit you as often as you’d like them to and they’re able to spend some quality time with you. Your ilarna Personal Assistant will be able to accommodate for visitors and help you with preparations before they visit. In comparison, care homes will have set visiting times and restrictions in place for the length of time visitors may stay for.
Freedom of choice with meals VS Set menus
Your live-in ilarna Personal Assistant can prepare your favourite meals, drinks and snacks at your request, keeping to any dietary restrictions you may have in place. If you are a keen chef yourself, they can help with preparation and be on hand to offer support as you cook up a storm in the kitchen! In comparison, care homes will have a pre-set meal plan with limited choice in options. With regulated meals and set times you will lose your freedom of choosing meals and your independence of cooking for yourself.
Personalised care VS Multiple residents care
A live-in care ilarna Personal Assistant will be able to provide personalised and tailored care for you and your unique needs. They’re available to be more dedicated to your rehabilitation and comfort. This personalised care can feel more empowering and leave you feeling confident in the care you’re receiving. In comparison, care homes will have more residents than care providers, this means you will not receive the same level of detail and dedication to you and your care plan. You may not receive the same care provider every day which can be overwhelming to learn new people and feel comfort with multiple care workers.
Staying with your community VS moving away
One of the additional benefits to choosing live-in care over a care home, is that you will be able to stay in the comfort of your local community. Providing care at home encourages you to stay active in your local community. In comparison, care homes are not always available in your local community, and you may be expected to move to a different location which could be a greater distance away from your friends and family. Living in a care home will also restrict your time outside of the residential home and most of your day will be spent inside, with less freedom to go out and about.
Still wanting to learn more? Visit our live-in care page and chat to our team for even more.
