Care at home this Christmas
Spend Christmas with those that matter the most
With Christmas drawing near, our thoughts turn to arrangements for the festive period. For many, this involves more than finding the perfect presents and tree – it also requires careful thought about how best to look after family members requiring additional care and attention. Using a carer for the holiday period is an easy way to ensure those relatives get the assistance they need, allowing everyone to relax and enjoy cherished time with family and friends
Home Care for Christmas
Christmas is traditionally a time for family and friends but if you or a loved one require help with practical tasks such as dressing or washing, it can be difficult to find time to enjoy yourself. Having someone on hand to assist gives those involved the peace of mind they need to appreciate the time together. For some families, using a live-in carer is a way to let the usual family carer have a break and enjoy the holidays. For others, it is a way to enable those living in residential homes to stay with their loved ones for a few precious days. Alternatively, if it’s necessary to leave a family member alone over the holidays, knowing that they have company and are being looked after is invaluable. Carers can be booked to spend anything from a few hours to a few weeks staying in your home. They can help with anything you need, from medication prompts and assistance getting around to personal tasks such as bathing and dressing. If you’re lucky, they may even help with peeling the sprouts!
Getting organised
While the Christmas period is a busy time for care agencies and organisations, by planning ahead you can maximise your chances of finding a perfectly suited, experienced carer. Many families find it useful to arrange for a carer to visit in advance, sometimes more than once. This doesn’t even have to be in person, thanks to the use of Facetime and Skype. If you are leaving your loved one with a new carer for Christmas, a short overlap can be helpful, not just for them but for you too – you’ll be able to relax, confident your carer knows what the care recipient needs and wants.
Connecting people who care
SuperCarers is an introductory service which helps connect individuals and families with trusted, experienced and vetted carers. We focus on finding excellent carers, making personalised matches, and providing you with the tools to make the management of care easier. By cutting out the agency middle-man, we are able to reduce costs while still ensuring carers are rewarded well for their hard work. Meaning everyone can focus on what matters most – caring.