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Why Home Care is the Best Choice for You and Your Loved One

Every year, millions of people require long-term or end-of-life care. Many families face the difficult decision of whether to invest in residential care homes or in-home care services. Understanding the different options can be overwhelming, but decisions about location and care needs are fundamental. Here we look at what you need to consider to help you make the best choice for everyone involved and determine the comfort, well-being and overall quality of life for those receiving care.

Home care gives assistance with daily activities to allow people to remain in their own homes where they feel safe in familiar surroundings. Also known as personal care, companion care, or custodial care, home care services include:

• Toileting, bathing, dressing, and grooming
• Transportation and meal preparation
• Medication reminders and general assistance with daily living

When it comes down to it, home care stands out as the most convenient, comfortable and effective option. Here’s why:

Benefits of Home Care:

1. Physical and Mental Wellbeing

Staying in a familiar environment surrounded by loved ones can significantly reduce feelings of loneliness and depression. Home care supports physical and mental well-being, boosts self-esteem, reduces the amount of time spent in hospital or unfamiliar settings, and promotes overall happiness – benefits that are harder to achieve in hospitals or care centres.

• Flexibility and Independence

Loss of independence can be a significant concern when considering which care option is best. Home care allows individuals to maintain their routines and independence while specifying the type and level of support they need. Unlike hospitals or residential care centres, home care adapts to the client’s lifestyle. A carer can even assist you on outings and appointments so that you can gain more independence.

• Personalised Care

You and your loved ones can have an active involvement in your personalised care plan that is tailored to your needs and how you live your everyday life, allowing you to live your life as you normally would, but with that little extra support needed.

• Familiar Surroundings & Community

Receiving tailored care within your own home provides a level of comfort hard to find elsewhere because you and your loved one will be surrounded by their own comforts, their own bed, friends and neighbours they’ve known for a while, and so on. Being part of a familiar neighbourhood and community can enhance quality of life, provide emotional support, and even improve health outcomes. Home care is especially beneficial for individuals living with dementia, helping them maintain connections and a sense of normalcy.

• Convenience

Home care offers unmatched convenience. Patients can continue to enjoy social activities, spend time with friends, and engage with nature, all on their own schedule. Families also benefit from easier access, without restrictions imposed by visiting hours or facility policies.

• Saving Money

Compared to hospital or residential care, home care is often more affordable. Charges are based on the level and duration of customised care required, reducing costs associated with food, travel, and extended hospital stays.

Why Choose Angel Carers?

With over 30 years’ experience, Angel Carers considers each client as part of the family. Our goal is to support you or your loved one in the comfort and security of your own home, while helping you retain as much independence as possible.

• We provide a wide range of flexible home care options, including:
• 24-hour Live-in Care and bespoke care plans
• Domiciliary/Home Help starting from 30-minute visits
• Day and Night Sitting Services
• Respite Care for family carers

Servicing the Dorset, Devon and South Somerset areas, we take time to understand your detailed needs, and our comprehensive assessment system allows us to deliver truly personalised care and the quality of life you deserve.

Whether you require hourly visits or full-time support, our compassionate and professional carers are dedicated to maintaining your dignity, wellbeing and peace of mind – all in the place you feel happiest: your own home.

📞 Need Support? We’re Here to Help

Looking for trusted in-home care? Angel Carers offers personalised, compassionate support to ensure your loved ones are cared for in the comfort of their own home.

👉 Contact Angel Carers today on 01308 459204 to discuss the best care option for you and your loved one.

Or email us at contact@angelcarers.com to find out more about our services.

We’re here to listen, guide, and help.

For more information, check out our page on Costs & funding and Our Services.

Read our previous blogs on Cost comparisons of caring for an elderly relative? and Paying for care at home?

For more reasons on why you might consider choosing home care for your elderly relatives, please check out this article: Top Reasons To Choose Home Care For The Elderly – Blogger 6