Old age is something no one can escape, and this comes with certain decisions for family members. Even the idea of a location change may come up so it’s important to know that there are indeed benefits in an elderly staying at home through a private nursing agency compared to moving them entirely to a nursing home.

The ability to maintain independence

Ageing comes with letting go of certain things, such as independence. However, live-in care gives the person a much more independent lifestyle because they will still have all their belongings and the ability to choose the kind of activities they do daily.

They are near friends and family

One source of anxiety when an elderly person moves to a nursing home is that they may no longer be close to friends and family. Even when they choose to visit regularly, it's still quite different. By staying at home, you'll have them visit you whenever and even be with neighbors you trust.

There is no strict routine

Another benefit of private live in care is that you get to determine what your day will look like. There’s no strict routine because you get to choose that routine.

The ability to age in the comfort of your own home

If you plan to grow old in the comfort of your home, you'll be able to sleep in your own bed and even go about cooking breakfast in your own kitchen. This act brings about independence, something that most people fear losing when they age.

One-on-one private live in care

If you've grown accustomed to a particular schedule all these years, you don't have to worry about giving that up with one-on-one live-in care.

Lower chances of depression and loneliness

It’s important to find a good private nursing agency to ensure that you lower the chances of depression and loneliness. Make sure to understand the services they offer and the flexibility those options offer.

Affordability and lower cost

Another benefit of live-in care is that you no longer have to pay extra for room and board because you will be staying at home. In-home caregivers are considered alternatives to assisted living facilities because of their low cost.

It creates a safe environment

The ability to remain at home may not seem like a big deal but this one triggers other benefits. Without the stress that comes with moving homes, you’ll be able to maintain your peace of mind and create a safe environment.

How can ConsultUs help you?

ConsultUs is a private nursing agency that offers two service options. Depending on how you would like to manage your live-in care arrangement, you can opt for the Introductory Service or the Fully Managed (Regulatory) Service.

The introductory private live in care service is considered one of the most cost-effective options that will allow ConsultUs to continually liaise with you or the representative. On the other hand, the fully managed service is CQC regulated and is an alternative to the first option. This is designed to relieve the client from all care management responsibilities. If you'd like to learn more about these options, you can request a call at +44(0)1732 355 231 or visit website https://www.consultuscare.com/ .