Situations That Might Require 24-Hour Care at Home
There are many reasons why a person might choose 24-hour care at home. Individuals with complex care needs, living with progressive conditions, disabilities, or recovering from accidents may require 24-hour care at home.
Additional reasons individuals may need 24-hour care at home include:
- Dementia
- Disabilities
- Complex care needs
- Palliative care
- Elderly care
- Brain injuries
At Unique Community Services, we understand the importance of proactive and compassionate 24-care at home and create personalised care plans tailored to the unique needs of individuals to improve their quality of life and well-being.
Post-Surgery Recovery
Post-operative care is required following a surgical procedure. Once people get discharged from the hospital, many people choose to have 24-hour care at home for medication management, pain management and help with day-to-day tasks. Registered nurses and clinicians ensure to ask all the right questions about the discharge plan and post-surgery care and focus on implementing personalised care to meet the person’s specific needs.
Complex Care Needs
Many people with complex care needs require continuous support and nursing care due to complex conditions, disability or after-hospital treatment.
For example, the care teams at Unique Community Services provide physical and mental health support for people with complex health needs with the help of our in-house PBS specialists. These trained professionals help people follow their familiar routines with dignity and improve independence while receiving constant care.
Also, a dedicated carer can help with personal care such as toileting, bathing and light household duties like cooking and cleaning. Above all, carers are always there to provide peace of mind and companionship while supporting people with empathy and compassion.
Health Conditions
24-hour care at-home caregivers provide personalised support to people with health challenges and conditions who require assistance with daily activities like personal care, menu planning, meal preparation and medication administration. Additionally, regularly following up with healthcare appointments and always adhering to prescribed medication is a crucial part of 24-hour care.
The purpose of 24-hour care for managing conditions is to enhance overall well-being through a personalised and person-centred care plan.
Individuals with the following conditions may benefit from round-the-clock care:
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
- Arthritis
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Lung disease
- Multiple sclerosis
- Parkinson’s disease
- Stroke
- Cancer
- Diabetes
- Heart Disease
Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
24-hour care at home includes a wide range of services, such as personal care and medication management, for people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.
24-hour care is dedicated to one-to-one support and assists people with their behavioural, emotional and physical needs. Receiving care at home means that your loved one also benefits from emotional support from family and friends in their home, which increases their sense of well-being.
Palliative Care
Palliative care entails a detailed, personalised care plan for people with life-limiting conditions. The focus of 24-hour home care is to enable people to have a good quality of life-based on their wishes and choices while remaining as independent as possible.
Palliative care involves managing physical symptoms and receiving emotional support. Life-limiting conditions cannot be cured, which is why it is essential for people to receive compassionate support, care and love from familiar faces. Additionally, data shows that 50% of people receiving palliative care stated they would choose to remain in their own home instead of moving into a residential home due to comfort and familiarity.
Brain Injury
24-hour care for people with brain injury can help them more efficiently recover independence and improve their quality of life. Dealing with a brain injury is challenging for every person and their family as it often leads to difficulties performing daily routine tasks, requiring increased support and care around the home and within the local community.
A professional carer will provide support in an individual’s own home so people can remain in their familiar surroundings where they feel most comfortable. The goal is to provide the necessary support to maximise the quality of life and focus on rehabilitation.
End-of-Life Care
End-of-life care is often provided to people with a life-threatening condition. This service focuses on helping people to spend quality time with their family in comfort and dignity and allowing them to be surrounded by people they love in their final days. While some people spend their final days in a hospital setting, care at home has become a much more preferred option for people that want to spend their last moments in a familiar environment, surrounded by their loved ones.
Benefits of Our Humanised Approach in 24-Hour Care at Home
24-hour care-at-home provides individuals with valuable companionship and physical support. Clinicians at Unique Community Services provide bespoke care and support tailored to individual needs. We understand that everyone’s care needs are unique. Therefore, we take the time to listen to individuals’ requirements and preferences when creating a care plan.
Through our experience of supporting others, we know that people who require long-term care usually prefer to stay in the comfort of their own homes and in a familiar environment that allows them to feel at ease and more comfortable. For many individuals, moving away from home causes stress, worry and confusion. Individuals who receive care in other settings may experience feelings of isolation from their loved ones, which can lead to the development of anxiety and depression.
One of the key benefits of 24-hour care is that people can continue living their life their way while still benefiting from one-to-one care provided by a compassionate, experienced and highly skilled professional whose focus is to improve quality of life and overall well-being.
Tailored Care for Individuals Needs
A tailored care plan meets the specific needs of a care recipient. Every person is unique and has their preferences, and they are developed to allow the individual and their family to have a voice and participate in the plan’s development.
There is no one size fits all approach that will meet everyone’s needs. On the contrary, a highly personalised care plan is created to offer reassurance that the best quality of care is provided and that the plan is helpful and convenient for the individual and their family members.
24/7 Support
24-hour care reduces the risks of depression and loneliness. It allows people to feel connected to their community and family and creates a routine that helps people regain their independence, remain positive and reduce stress.
Continuity of Care
Continuity of care is one of the most significant benefits of 24-hour care and is essential to person-centred care. The goal is to provide responsive care and respect the individual’s wishes, values and preferences. There are plenty of advantages that arise from continuity of care, but the biggest one is improving patient outcomes.
Studies show that continuity of care is linked to improved quality of life and decreased unnecessary hospital admissions. It also increases patient satisfaction, especially for people with complex needs.
Social Life
Carers can provide support with day-to-day social activities, help people engage in different outdoor activities, and reduce the chances of developing loneliness. Loneliness within the elderly communities is still high, which is why it is essential for carers to prioritise inclusion and improve the social life of the people they serve.
Improved Quality of Life
One of the benefits of 24-hour home care is that it improves the quality of life for people receiving care, as it increases independence and companionship. Ensuring the comfort and happiness of loved ones is crucial, which is why 24-hour home care is important.
Difference Between Live-in Care and 24-Hour Care at Home
Live-in carers stay in the person’s home for 24 hours, providing care for around eight to ten hours daily. The dedicated live-in carer usually provides care for up to six days, and then another caregiver will provide care on rotation.
In a 24-hour care setting, multiple caregivers rotate shifts to meet the person’s needs. Sleeping breaks are not integral to a 24-hour care service since the rotation method allows the person to receive constant monitoring and care every hour. If a person needs critical support, 24-hour home care is necessary so that the person receives monitoring by alert and trained professionals.
24-Hour Care at Home as Key to Independence
24-hour care means that people will be monitored and supervised every minute of the day, and carers will help them retain and maximise their independence and well-being. It means that you or your loved one can choose what to eat, when to go outside and when to enjoy a cup of coffee or tea. A carer can help people around their home and allow them to feel comfortable in a place they know and enjoy.
24-Hour Care Packages with Unique Community Services
Unique Community Services provides unique approaches for specialist care, ensuring that the needs of the people we serve are always met following the highest quality standards. We embrace a person-centred approach and create a tailored care plan that puts the people we support at the centre of everything we do.
Our team provides 24-hour home support to people aged 0-65+, and we cover morning, evening or night shifts to meet people’s needs and preferences. Our highly trained clinicians follow your individual care plan, and we adapt it to your changing needs.
If you want to learn more about our 24-hour care plans, contact us today, or visit our offices in Manchester and Bristol.
