If you’re in need of some extra care, speak to our specialist team to get the right level of support for you. As one of the UK’s top providers for elderly care at home, we’ll work with you to keep you in the home you know and love.
With us, your support can easily lessen or grow if your needs change – from a 30-minute visit through to round-the-clock live-in care with a fully trained care assistant.
Built upon the expertise of our nationwide nursing specialists, each with extensive experience in the NHS, we build tailored healthcare plans that help elders living with types of dementia, Parkinson’s and more complex care needs.
Enrolling your elderly friend or loved one into in-home care provides a much needed rest for you, and provides them with supported living to keep them independent at home.
We know that it can be very difficult to ask for help and a daunting prospect to have someone come into your home that you aren’t familiar with. That’s why our friendly team at Smile health care are here to talk you through your care options and provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones. Call us today on 01206266815 for more information and advice.
Introductory senior care agencies can’t enforce the training of their agency staff. However, with Smile health care, each of our in-house carers are trained to our exacting standards to provide the quality elderly care service to seniors.
Unlike introductory care agencies, Smile health care is fully regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW), and we provide a fully managed service with no hidden fees.
We handpick each of our carers because of their commitment and compassion, before they undergo our award-winning training programme and become fully-fledged Smile health care carers. Regular fresher training also ensures that all of our carers and care managers are up-to-date with the latest care techniques and practices.
Care for the elderly involves dedicated support for an older person who wishes to continue living in their own home. It may involve housekeeping services, cooking meals, personal care, domiciliary care, mobility support, administering medication or simply companionship and support getting out and about.
Elderly care can be offered through regular home visits, during day or night. A carefully selected live-in carer can also be arranged, providing the extra reassurance that someone is always there to support and help you or your elderly relatives live independently.
Especially for someone living with dementia, this extra support within the home environment can be invaluable in maintaining routines and living with a good degree of independence.
Like with all quality care, a special focus on independence is essential when supporting an older person at home. Rather than taking over on tasks, your dedicated visiting or live in carer will help to enable you in your daily routines and what you want to get out of life.
If you are prone to falls or need support with your mobility, your carer will help to reduce any trip hazards around the home. You’ll also have the peace of mind that someone is there to support if there is an accident or sudden emergency.
Your carer will be carefully matched to you. They will be someone who you feel most comfortable with and build up an easy rapport. You may find them to be a good source of emotional support and a trusted companion. Our carers are also trained to use assistive technology, such as personal alarms and home adaptations.
Often used to describe care given to an elderly individual, senior care can involve anything from a short visit in the morning to helping you make a cup of tea at breakfast. Senior care also extends to more thorough support, such as help with showering and washing, getting dressed or spotting trip hazards in order to prevent falls.
Senior care visits can be repeated throughout the day to ensure that the individual has everything they need to feel comfortable in their own home, safe in the knowledge that there is always someone they can rely on.
Live-in care is another suitable option for elderly parents or individuals who require more constant support or have difficulty with a progressive condition such as dementia. According to The Lancet Public Health, the number of adults aged 85 and over needing round-the-clock care in England will almost double over the next 20 years.
For many, a residential care home is a daunting prospect and isn’t a viable option, particularly if you live in a couple or have pets to look after. Having someone there to support you as and when you need it provides peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
Dementia is one of the fastest growing conditions in the UK that affects the over 65s and is often the most popular condition people associate with the elderly. According to Alzheimer’s Research UK, over 850,000 are estimated to be living with dementia with this rising to one million by 2025.
As a dementia care specialist, Smile health care are committed to providing a friendly face and supporting those with the condition to live independently within their own homes.
Live in care for the elderly is the new standard of elderly support and staying safe at home for an individual elderly person or couple.
Personal caring for the elderly can involve:
Home care comes in a range of shapes and sizes. With many flexible options, you can choose the level of support you need for when you need it most.
Regular home visits, at set times of the day or night, are available if you need that support little and often. The visits can be from as little as half an hour each week and right through to several hours a day. Overnight support is available in the form of waking nights and sleeping nights too.
If you prefer ongoing support, then live-in care may be the best option. Your live-in carer will be there 24/7, living in a spare room in your house and offering assistance when it’s needed. He or she is likely to become a great companion or friend. Read more about what live in care covers here.
Home care is also available on a temporary basis. Called respite care, it can offer a much-needed rest for an existing caregiver. You can also arrange short-term support after an operation or accident, enabling you to return home and get back on your feet at your own pace.
Call our team of experts on 01206266815 to talk through your options and any questions you may have regarding your care
Your local Smile health care manager will visit you to discuss your requirements and learn about the type of carer you’re after.
We’ll help to match you with a carer that meets your preferences and has the right skills and experience for your needs.
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