b'Live-in Care Compared to Residential FacilitiesLive-in care is a very different experience toIf you are unsure which option is best for you,residential care, where staff members often please consider Live-in care seriously. Your own work in shift patterns.home is familiar and has many warm memories. Outings can be made whenever you wish, and you This means that your loved one does not receivehave full choice over what to cook, what to eat,the benefits that come with having one-to-oneand when mealtimes are. support provided by a single Carer. Those living in residential care can find that they have littleWe hear many stories of satisfied customers control over the events that happen around them,who really appreciate being able to provide love which means they become easily disoriented andand support for their family member without the unstimulated, losing any sense pressures of full-time care giving. Live-in care is of independence.often the best solution for people, whether it isa short-term or long-term arrangement. Our Live-in care service is comparable to that of a care home. The difference is, is that you dont have If you feel Live-in care might be the right optionto sell your belongings or share a Carer with up tofor you or your loved one, we would be delightedtwenty other people. You do not have to eat from to speak to you about your situation and to suggest a limited menu or wait until an upset resident calmssome things that may help. We do not charge fordown. We dont want you to experience this kind ofthis initial assessment, and will be able to provide Here at Independent People Homecare institutionalisation, and we therefore ensure that more information so that you are able to make the our Carers stimulate you throughout the day best decision. we hear many stories of people who and make sure all is well at night.are happy to be family members again, We strongly urge you to consider Live-in care before organising residential placements. If Live-in carewithout the pressures of being full-timeis not right for you, it is easy to make the transition Need to talk about your care needs?to a residential facility. Unfortunately, if you areCall us free onCarers to their loved ones. Live-in placed in residential care and find that you are unhappy there, it is harder to move back into your0808 274 0699care really is able to offer the best own home and your independence moves further solution for many people. and further away. 8 Live-in care from Independent People Live-in care from Independent People 9'