Do you feel like yourself or a loved one could benefit from receiving 24-hour care? Care homes can be the perfect solution for many people, but we want to make sure you know what your care home alternatives are.

When it comes to selecting the right sort of care for yourself or a loved one, it's important you know the fundamentals of your options. Everyone is different and require different levels of support, but we believe everyone should at least have the option to stay at home.

It’s not an easy decision to make, and there are lots of factors to consider, but we hope this short article will help you in your decision.

What is Live-in Care?

This type of care is a very realistic and affordable alternative to residential care that allows you to remain within your own home, surrounded by everything you hold dear.

Is it Better than Residential Care?

While residential care and care homes can sometimes be very beneficial for those who desire around-the-clock care, live-in care is an amazing alternative that guarantees you'll receive high quality care with the added bonus of keeping your independence.

To help you determine which is better, we've compiled a list of five reasons why live-in care might be the perfect solution for you.

1 – Independence

One of the biggest positives of live-in care is that you'll never be forced to give up your independence, which is something we value highly at Bluebird Care Wakefield and Kirklees.

While care homes often run on a strict schedule to make sure each customer receives the right care, our care packages are unique to you -  our packages are tailored towards our customer’s care needs, and this is adaptable as and when your care needs change. It's due to this level of flexibility that you can make your own decisions and remain independent at home.

Do you like to go to the bingo on a Friday night? We'll make sure you don’t have to give up any of the things you enjoy doing.

2 – Pets

It’s upsetting to think about all the beautiful animals that are loved dearly but forced into shelters when their life-long companion moves into a care home.

But you don’t have to say goodbye to them at all! At Bluebird Care Wakefield and Kirklees, we don’t just care for you – we care for your pets too. After all, our pets are a huge part of our lives.

3 – Comfort

Everyone is most comfortable when they’re at home, sipping on a nice hot cup of tea. If you choose to move into a care home, you're also choosing to give up the familiarity of your home – possibly a house you’ve lived in for many years and have developed a strong bond towards. Perhaps you've  raised your children in those very walls, or lived your whole life with your significant other there.

Live-in care means you don’t have to give up your home comforts, or the memories that come with them.

4 – Ease

Moving homes is hard. It’s a strain that your mind and body could probably do without. Not only does this easy alternative make the transition into care much easier, but it also offers peace of mind for both customers and their families.

While receiving care for the first time is a daunting time in your life, we take away any additional stress that often comes with it – including packing, moving, cleaning, and possibly even selling your home.

5 – Community

If you’ve lived in your current home for quite some time, you probably have a few traditions you enjoy around the neighbourhood. You may have friends and family close by, or even social groups and classes. The downfall of moving into a care home is that you also have to move away from all the connections you’ve created within your community.

However, with live-in care you can keep up with all those great community events and socials that you enjoy, making it that much easier to remain in control of your life.

We hope this short list of home care benefits has helped you with your decision, but we know how daunting it can be. Our friendly office team are always available to help.