Live-in Caregivers for the Elderly
Live-in caregivers are a breed apart. It takes a unique personality to motivate a person to be a live-in caregiver. Live-in caregivers have a special calling to take care of frail elderly on a live-in basis. They are willing to sacrifice their time and be with someone who needs help 24 hours a day.
There are many factors that can make a live-in caregiver more desirable than regular caregivers:
Immediate Assistance
In case of emergencies or sudden needs, a live-in caregiver can provide immediate assistance without the need to call for help.
Consistency
Having the same caregiver consistently can lead to a stronger bond and a better understanding of the individual's needs and preferences.
Cost-Effectiveness
In the majority of cases, having a live-in caregiver can be more cost-effective than hiring multiple caregivers for different shifts.
Home Environment
Live-in caregivers allow the elderly individual to remain in their own home, maintaining familiar surroundings and routines, which can be beneficial for their mental and emotional well-being.
Personalized Care
Live-in caregivers can provide more personalized care, as they have more time to spend with the individual and can tailor their care to their specific needs and preferences.
Reduced Stress
For family members or primary caregivers, having a live-in caregiver can reduce the stress and burden of providing care, as they can share responsibilities and have support readily available.
Immediate Assistance:
In case of emergencies or sudden needs, a live-in caregiver can provide immediate assistance without the need to call for help.
Consistency:
Having the same caregiver consistently can lead to a stronger bond and a better understanding of the individual's needs and preferences.
Cost-Effectiveness:
In some cases, having a live-in caregiver can be more cost-effective than hiring multiple caregivers for different shifts.
Home Environment:
Live-in caregivers allow the elderly individual to remain in their own home, maintaining familiar surroundings and routines, which can be beneficial for their mental and emotional well-being.
Personalized Care:
Live-in caregivers can provide more personalized care, as they have more time to spend with the individual and can tailor their care to their specific needs and preferences.
Reduced Stress:
For family members or primary caregivers, having a live-in caregiver can reduce the stress and burden of providing care, as they can share responsibilities and have support readily available.
Our experienced live-in caregiver will assist your loved one with activities of daily living (ADL) over a 24-hour period as needed, when needed!
Activities of daily living typically include:
- Ambulation
- Bathing
- Emotional Support
- Grocery Shopping (where possible)
- Hydration
- Incontinence Care
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Meal Preparation
- Medication Reminders
- Outside Escort
- Transferring
Live-in caregivers are a breed apart.
