Is End of Life Care Better at Home?

End of life care is often a difficult topic to discuss, especially for those who do not know what the best way to proceed is regarding where and how the care should be offered.

Hospices are undoubtedly the best equipped to deal with the needs of someone nearing the end of their life – however, in many cases there is a better solution that grants not only the level of care that a person needs but also the comfort that allows them to spend their final days in familiar surroundings.

What is Live In End of Life Care?

Live-in end of life care is designed to match the individual and their family with a carer who moves into the property and can offer the hands-on and emotional support that is required from the comfort of the client’s own home.

With access to all of their possessions and the home comforts that make them feel safe and protected, this option is often considered the best in terms of well-being and the clients’ own wishes.

And at-home care does not have to mean a lack of resources and the necessary equipment. Our specialised team can ensure that the right furnishings and accessories are in place within your property to facilitate end of life care from a private property, ensuring high levels of health and safety as well as comfort.

This, combined with the freedom of being at home, the companionship of neighbours, and the elimination of care home viruses and germs, makes live-in care a popular alternative for many of our clients and their families.

With that said, what do you need in order to be able to offer end of life care at home?

What Do You Need to Offer End of Life Care at Home?

There are many family members out there who will offer end of life care at home for a loved one, with minimal professional intervention.

However, the complexity of each individual’s needs, the emotional turmoil of this time, and the need for round-the-clock care and supervision can make this an impossible task for many. What more, for those who have their own families to look after, jobs to do, and other responsibilities, offering comprehensive end of life care is simply not feasible – and would not be fair to either party.

This is where end of life caregivers come in. At Live in Solutions, we work with a skilled team of carers who are practical in their approach and who perfectly balance and embody the need for empathy, trust, professionalism, and respect. Our team members are trained to move into the property owned or occupied by the client and become an extension of the family for as long as they are needed.

How to Find Out About End of Life Care

If end of life care for you or for a loved one is something that you need to discuss with us, then our friendly team are ready and able to help.