We often talk about the importance of familiarity for those living with dementia, declining health, and specific diseases, and those who are simply growing older. While live in care and the chance to stay at home is a major part of this, another often underdiscussed part is the people around you – especially for those who are married or have long term (or new!) partners.
Live in care for couples is a way for us to help you spend your lives together, whatever the future holds. It enables couples to stay in the home that they have built together, surrounded by the memories they have made and the space they’ve created – all while still accessing the comprehensive care that is offered to those living in full time care.
So, what makes live in care for couples different and how does it compare with life in a care home?
The benefits of live in care for two
When you move into a care home, with or without your partner, not only do you face high and regular fees, but you are moved into somewhere that lacks the personality and memories built from the corners of your life. Even with a partner in the room next door, the separation can often prove to be overwhelming for those in need of care, causing further distress as a result of the loss of the company of their partner and the lack of surroundings they remember and recognise.
Live in care for two allows us to match you with the support you need, whether on your own or as a couple. It builds the care and support required around the life you are familiar with and used to living, and it constructs your at-home support around the chores that need doing and the little routines that give your everyday life meaning and purpose.
Finding the perfect match for you
Now that you know the benefits of live in care for couples, how exactly do we achieve that perfect match for two?
As part of our work with both individuals and couples, our team of carers spend a lot of time with other family and loved ones – keeping them up to date with the individual’s condition and working to isolate and identify any ways in which they can make their life at home more comfortable and enjoyable.
When finding the right live in carer for a couple, personality becomes of the upmost importance – with most couples as keen to find someone friendly and engaging, as they are to find someone who can adequately care for their needs. And that’s where Ivy Palmer comes in.
The Ivy Palmer difference
With Ivy Palmer, you don’t just get a live in carer – you get a friend. The consistency and familiarity that comes from having access to the same carer every day has been shown to help individuals requiring care massively – empowering them to retain some independence with the help of someone they can trust.
For more information on finding the right match for you and your partner, for your parents, or for another couple you know who require live in care support, get in touch with us directly.
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