{"id":341588,"date":"2025-10-10T16:52:22","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T15:52:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/?page_id=341588"},"modified":"2025-12-06T10:22:33","modified_gmt":"2025-12-06T10:22:33","slug":"what-is-elderly-care","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/home-care-services\/elderly-care\/what-is-elderly-care\/","title":{"rendered":"What is elderly care?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t
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What does elderly care involve?<\/h2>\n \n

Elderly care is extra support for an older person who wants to continue living at home. <\/p>\n \n \n

Care for elders<\/a>\u00a0covers but is not limited to personal care, domiciliary care, housekeeping services, administering medication and much needed companionship.<\/p>\n

Not only does elderly home care give you the reassurance that someone will be there to support in a way that is unique to you, but it also gives your family peace of mind that you are being looked after by local carers who put your needs first.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Elderly care at home or residential\u00a0care?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are lots of things to consider when you\u2019re thinking about care for yourself or a loved one.
For many, it can be quite a distressing time that comes about suddenly, perhaps after a fall or stay in hospital, where you realise that you need extra support. But needing care doesn\u2019t mean that you have to move into a nursing home \u2013 you can receive high quality care in the comfort and familiarity of your own surroundings with\u00a0elderly home care<\/a>\u00a0from Helping Hands.
Opting for home care means that you don\u2019t have the stress and upheaval of leaving your beloved home, partner or spouse or even your pets \u2013 you can stay in your own little haven where you have most likely lived for many years, receiving the care and attention you need to stay safe and well.
Below, we\u2019ve listed some of the benefits of staying at home for care:
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You can remain in the comfort of your own home<\/h6>\n <\/div>\n\n
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You have full control over your meal times and preferences<\/h6>\n <\/div>\n\n
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One-to-one, 24-hour care from your own dedicated carer<\/h6>\n <\/div>\n\n
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You can continue with your preferred lifestyle and routines<\/h6>\n <\/div>\n\n
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When is elderly care necessary?<\/h2>\n \n

There are lots of reasons people choose care for themselves or elderly relatives.<\/p>\n \n \n

Some people have time to plan for the future when they know that they might need extra help around the home or getting out and about in the local community, but many tend to have\u00a0elderly care<\/a>\u00a0after their health has declined, both themselves and their spouse need extra support after an illness or their regular caregiver, usually a family member, has realised that they are unable to provide the assistance that their loved one needs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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You might consider elderly care if you need help with:<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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From vacuuming and doing the laundry, to wiping surfaces and washing up, your carer can constantly be on hand to keep your home looking the way you like it<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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All of our elderly carers receive mobility assistance training, so they can help you get into and out of bed and move safely around your home<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Your support is fully personalised to your needs, especially if you\u2019re living with a complex condition and need help with certain routines and areas of life<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Whether you\u2019re following a diet, have a favourite meal you\u2019d like for dinner, or just fancy a cup of tea and a biscuit, your carer can prepare food at the times that suit you<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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We\u2019ll pair you with a carer who shares your personality, hobbies and interests, so that they\u2019re someone you really get on well with and may even become a great friend<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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An elderly carer can help with the everyday care routines you might feel uncomfortable asking a loved one to assist with, such as bathing, toileting and getting dressed<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n \n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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When to discuss elderly care with a loved one<\/h2>\n \n

Admitting that you need care can be quite difficult to do for many in their senior years.<\/p>\n \n \n

A loved one may be quite resistant to the idea of having a stranger in their home, and may even be worried that extra help means moving into a care home \u2013 but this isn\u2019t the case. With care at home, they can keep living in the place they know and love whilst receiving support from our\u00a0fully trained carers<\/a>.<\/p>\n

To get your loved one used to the idea of having a carer in their home, you may want to take small steps with the type of assistance they receive. To start with, you could suggest they have two 30-minute care calls a week to run basic errands like\u00a0collecting the shopping<\/a>, so that they can begin to get into a routine and start to build a rapport with their carers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Planning elderly care in advance<\/h2>\n \n \n \n

Some like to plan in advance for their health needs so they have peace of mind that everything will be catered for should they need support, whereas others may not want to admit that they need care at all. You may have tried to broach the topic of care with a loved one and it\u2019s ended in them being quite resistant to the idea of having extra support, which can be quite common.<\/p>\n

Preparing properly for a\u00a0difficult conversation<\/a>\u00a0can really help when talking about getting your loved one the support they need but may initially be resilient to. It\u2019s important that you calmly discuss why you think they may benefit from a bit of extra care and have an open two-way conversation to talk through how both of you are feeling.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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The benefits of elderly care at\u00a0home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are lots of advantages of elderly home care for both you and your loved ones.
Elderly home care can be beneficial for both you, and also for your loved ones who are perhaps worrying about how you\u2019re currently coping at home by yourself or with a spouse without any additional help.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Whether you\u2019re part of a club, love a board game with friends, go to church every week or enjoy a sunny walk, your carer can support you to maintain a normal life<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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You\u2019ll be able to see family and friends at the times that suit you \u2013 whether visiting or hosting. Plus, you\u2019ll get the added bonus of having a friendly companion in your home.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Your carer can help out with any aspects of the housework you\u2019re struggling to complete, as well as preparing delicious, nutritious meals at the times that suit you<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The types of elderly care we\u00a0offer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We offer elderly care on both a visiting care and live-in care basis, depending on your support needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We offer both visiting care and live-in care services to suit your needs\u200b<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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