Are you struggling to balance your busy life while making sure your elderly parents or grandparents get the care they deserve? Our domiciliary care for elderly relatives in east London can provide comfort, independence and peace of mind.
Domiciliary care is an at home service that provides support. It helps older people to live independently in their own home for longer, rather than having to move into a care home.
Here in east London, we are mindful of the cultural diversity in our boroughs and we are familiar with local resources to help the elderly and those with chronic illness or disability.
What is domiciliary care?
Domiciliary care covers many aspects of home life. It can include meal preparation, personal care (washing, dressing, toileting), companionship, safeguarding, medication management, light housekeeping, mobility assistance, shopping, transport to access the community, and more.
The support provides all the necessary aid for everyday daily tasks around the home when an older person can no longer manage them. It gives them a choice between staying at home or moving into a formal care environment.
Personal care needs to be handled with dignity and compassion. It is very stressful for an older relative to admit that they can no longer cope with bathing and dressing or have problems with incontinence. Urinary incontinence is common in older people and there are many solutions to prevent accidents.
A loss of appetite is common in older people and our meal preparation service encourages a healthy diet and serves delicious food to whet the appetite.
Companionship can ease loneliness when relatives are at work during the day or live some distance away. The regular interactions can reduce feelings of isolation and depression.
When mobility is difficult, often a helping hand will assist in getting up from the chair or walking safely indoors and outdoors. Mobility aids can be arranged and are sometimes available from the local council.
Regular household activities like laundry or grocery shopping can be arranged as part of a domiciliary care plan. Accompaniment on shopping trips or to social activities like hobby groups can also be arranged.
Domiciliary care services are flexible. They can be arranged for a few hours a week, a short period of recovery after hospital or a fall, or full time 24/7 seven days a week. The amount of care is dependent on the individual’s needs.
Our tailored care packages can include specialist support. We have supported people with dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, autism, learning disabilities, sensory disabilities (sight and hearing), etc. Our care teams are specially trained to meet these needs.
The key features of domiciliary care
- Domiciliary care can be set up to meet your unique needs
- Care packages can run from a few hours to full time live in care
- Domiciliary care supports a person in their own home, allowing them to live independently
- Specialist needs and conditions can be catered for e.g. dementia
- Hourly support is available for light assistance (meals, shopping, etc.)
- Short term respite care or recovery support aftercare after a hospital visit is available
- Domiciliary care providers are regulated by the Care Quality Commission
Choosing the right domiciliary care provider
Consider the needs of the parent, grandparent or relative both now and in the future. Do they need occasional help or full time care? Decide how much care you need and then assess local companies to see if they offer the level of support you need.
“We have been using their client support for several months now and we are incredibly pleased with their services. The staff is always punctual, friendly and highly competent. They have greatly improved my aunt’s quality of life by assisting her with daily tasks and providing companionship. We are so thankful for their dedication and care.” Singh
Check reviews for the company. Jothno Care & Support have five star reviews from many customers who mention our professional care, respectfulness, reliability, patient and person-centred approach. We have been a life saver for families who want their relatives to live safely and independently.
“I cannot express how grateful I am for the exceptional care provided by Jothno Care. The caregivers are compassionate, professional and truly dedicated to their clients’ well-being. They have made a significant difference in my mother’s quality of life, allowing her to live independently and happily at home. Thank you for your outstanding service!” Sara
Consider the costs and whether you will be able to privately fund domiciliary care or will need to access local council funding. We work with local councils like Newham, Barking & Dagenham, Enfield and Haringey to provide support.
Visit our head office in Manor Park, Newham and discuss your requirements with our care team. There is no obligation to book services.
Why choose a local domiciliary care service
A local domiciliary care service has a few advantages. They include awareness of local council provision in east London and familiarity with local parks, shopping facilities, community groups, doctors and pharmacies.
Jothno Care & Support specifically matches carers with the right language skills and cultural awareness for each client we support. We understand the local area and we are aware of the wide diversity in the local population.
As a local service provider, we are able to respond quickly to requests for help and can put care into place quickly when it is required. Our head office is easy to visit and close to public transport.
Domiciliary care for elderly relatives
Domiciliary care ensures that your elderly relative is safe and secure in their own home. By providing the appropriate level of support they can remain living at home and retain their independence for longer.
This can ease the stress on children, grandchildren or other relatives who are providing care. Their continued care will be backed up by domiciliary care to provide additional support.
More importantly, it allows the older person to maintain independence, gives them dignity in their old age and provides a better quality of life.
Take the stress out of caregiving and talk to us about our domiciliary care services in east London today.