What is a care needs assessment?
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Are you or your loved one looking at care options and wondering if a care home or homecare would be best?
What does each service provide and how best does it match your needs?
At GoodOaks Homecare, we tailor our care around you, and we believe in helping everyone make the best and most informed choice for their own care. You and your loved ones should be able to weigh up all the options and find the best one for you. Here we have put together a quick guide to help you see what options are available so you can make the most informed choice that works for you.
Live-in Care
Homecare can be provided in two ways:
- One option is through visiting homecare, where a care professional visits a few times a week or every day to help with tasks such as personal care, cooking, cleaning and assisting with medication.
- The second option is live-in homecare; this provides the same benefits as visiting homecare, but care professionals can also stay overnight to assist at any time.
Homecare can also provide companionship and support for people living alone and help people to regain their independence after a stay in hospital.
What are the benefits of a care home?
Care homes provide around the clock intensive care for those who need it. As you or your loved one will be living in the care home, there is also an added layer of security as the staff will be on hand to meet and greet any visitors.
Which option is best and how can I get more information?
Ultimately, both choices are good choices, but which is the best for you or your loved one depends on the level of support needed, the finances available and whether you wish to leave your home, etc. There is no right or wrong answer, everyone’s care needs are different and there are benefits and considerations for each form of care.
At GoodOaks Homecare, we offer both visiting and live-in homecare to:
- Help people with their morning routine.
- Prepare meals.
- Administer medication for people who can forget or have an impairment.
- Provide companionship and support for people living alone.
- Help people to regain their independence after a stay in hospital (reablement).
- Provide personal care.
- Help people visit the shops, attend doctor’s appointments or meet friends.
- Provide respite care.
- Help with cooking, cleaning, gardening, laundry and other household tasks.
Please get in touch and we can talk about the various services available and what would be most suitable for you and your loved ones.
For more information, get in touch with your local branch.
