Live in care is a culturally sensitive alternative to care homes for South Asians living in London. The population of London is aging and that is the same within South Asian communities that live there (Cambridge University Press). Tradition places value on family-based elder care and that can be a challenge for modern urban lifestyles. … Read more
Caring for Our Elders: A South Asian Family’s Guide to Dementia Home Care in London South Asian families in London are balancing tradition and modern life. Dementia has a major impact on family dynamics. Children shift to becoming carers for their parents or wider family. There is the emotional impact of the diagnosis, including grief … Read more
As London’s population ages, more families are looking for solutions to help their elderly relatives maintain independence, dignity and quality of life at home. Personal home care for elderly relatives is a flexible and compassionate option, allowing an elderly person to remain in familiar surroundings. Every situation is different and it provides tailored support that … Read more
There’s increasing demand for home care in London. It is a suitable alternative to care homes when elderly relatives live alone or need additional help to stay in their own home. Home care can help keep them safe and happy in their own familiar space. There is a cost to hiring home care and the … Read more
The number of patients who are diagnosed with dementia is increasing. There is a corresponding increase in the number of family caregivers who are looking after patients at home. Temporary respite care for dementia patients can provide the caregiver with the opportunity to recharge and return to caring. It reduces the risk of burnout. Dementia … Read more
We provide home care for South Asians in London. South Asian communities have specific needs and can face challenges when seeking home care including language barriers, cultural expectations, and a lack of awareness of local home care services. Many families prefer to care for elders within the family, but modern living and changing circumstances can … Read more
Caring can be exhausting and lonely. The very nature of caring means giving of oneself to the care of others and that can mean that you neglect looking after yourself while you are caring. The benefits of respite care for caregivers are many including rest, recuperation and recharging. It is estimated that there are 5.8 … Read more
Domiciliary care, also known as home care, is a support service for people who need help to live in their own homes. It enables them to keep their independence and improve their quality of life through essential support, like personal care and household chores. Domiciliary means ‘concerned with or occurring in someone’s home’ (Oxford Dictionary). … Read more
As a person gets older, they need to consider whether they can continue to live in their own home or whether they need additional support. Thankfully there are quite a few types of care for older people to choose from. They include aging in place, retirement communities, independent living, sheltered housing, assisted living, close care … Read more
Live in care can offer a cost effective alternative to moving into a care home. One of the biggest concerns that people come to us with, is what the cost of live in care in London will be. London is pricier than the rest of the UK for many things and live in care services … Read more