Reuniting Families: The Power of Live-in Care
At 93 years old, Elizabeth’s life was turned upside down after an emergency hospital visit in September last year. Despite having a live-in care worker from Promedica24, she was moved into a care home to receive full-time support. However, her daughter Ros was determined to bring her mother home, and with the help of Promedica24’s West Sussex care team, they were able to make it happen.
Elizabeth’s story is a testament to the importance of live-in care in allowing individuals to recover in the comfort of their own homes. After being transferred to a residential care home, Elizabeth was unable to see her family due to coronavirus restrictions and had to self-isolate on her own. This experience was traumatic for her, and her daughter Ros described it as “terrifying” for her mother to go through post-hospital recovery alone.
The Benefits of Live-in Care
Live-in care has proven to be a safe and viable care solution for families and their loved ones during the pandemic. Care workers live in the home of the person they care for, providing companionship, support, and care for a variety of health conditions and personal circumstances. In Elizabeth’s case, having two live-in care workers from Promedica24 allowed her to return home and receive the care she needed in a familiar and comfortable environment.
According to Chris White-Smith, Promedica24’s West Sussex Regional Partner, live-in care is often overlooked as a care option, despite its many benefits. “Our vision for the social care system is to see residents in local communities have more choice and control over the care they receive,” he said. “Whether that’s at home with a live-in or domiciliary carer, in a residential care home, or in another setting, what’s important is that the option is there for them to make that decision.”
A Personal Story of Recovery
Since returning home, Elizabeth has made a remarkable recovery. With the help of her live-in care workers, Anna and Veronika, she has been able to regain her mobility, talk, and remain calm. Her daughter Ros described the progress as “miraculous” and attributed it to the care and support provided by Promedica24. “Live-in care has been a truly invaluable solution for our family,” she said. “I honestly don’t know what we would’ve done without our lovely carers – they have been inspirational in getting Mum back on her feet, boosting her morale, and enabling her to have a comfortable and more independent life.”
Expert Care and Support
Promedica24’s live-in care services are designed to provide tailored support to individuals in the comfort of their own homes. With a team of experienced and trained care workers, they are able to provide care and support for a range of health conditions and personal circumstances. Whether it’s help with daily tasks, mobility support, or companionship, Promedica24’s live-in care workers are dedicated to providing high-quality care and support.
If you would like to find out more about Promedica24’s live-in care services in Worthing, please contact Chris White-Smith, West Sussex Regional Partner at C.White-Smith@promedica24.co.uk or 07836 256639.
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