The Services That We Offer As Part Of Our Overnight Care For Elderly
There are a range of services that we can offer as part of our active and in-active care packages. Here are just some of the ones that could be beneficial to you or an elderly relative.
The Prevention Of Falls
One of the most common problems for the elderly and those who are ill is the risk of falling over during the night. This can happen when they need to go to the bathroom or if they ever wake up confused and try to get out of bed too quickly. This can sometimes lead to bruising and other serious injuries. Sometimes, if the elder is very frail and weak, they might really struggle to get back up without any help.
Thankfully, there is no need to worry about falls anymore if you take advantage of our overnight home care for the elderly. There will always be one of our expert carers on hand to help the client get in and out of bed safely. They will also be able to guide them to the bathroom if necessary. Many clients find that they no longer worry about needing to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night anymore, and their self-confidence grows as a result.
Relatives find that they can have peace of mind knowing that their loved one is being cared for and has someone who can help them through the night. If they do ever fall over, the carer will be able to help them back on their feet and into bed and ensure that they get any necessary medical attention for injuries.
Preparing Meals
One of our overnight respite care services includes cooking and preparing an evening meal for the client and their carer. We know that carers are often extremely busy and might be trying to hold down a full-time professional career alongside providing necessary care for their relative. A home cooked meal could be just what they need each evening. Plus, it ensures that the client and their carer are getting a healthy meal full of essential nutrients at least once a day. What’s more, it provides the regular carer and client some quality time to spend together.
Quite a few of our clients who live with their regular carer also find our overnight respite care to be very useful indeed. It ensures that the primary carer can take a break and enjoy a good night’s sleep. They can be happy knowing that their relative is being well looked after by one of our professional caregivers.
Providing Reassurance
There are quite a few elderly people who often wake up confused throughout the night. This is often the case for those who suffer from illnesses such as Alzheimer’s and dementia. Our overnight caregivers will always be there to reassure clients and make sure that they don’t suffer from too much anxiety overnight.
We use a number of methods to help calm our patients and get them back to sleep. From using calming meditation CDs to offering a relaxing cup of warm milk, we will do all that we can to reassure your relative and get them back to sleep quickly so that they wake up feeling very refreshed.
Cover For Primary Carers
We know that providing twenty four hour care to a relative can be very stressful at times. We understand that every primary care giver will want and need to take a break every now and then. Doing so will ensure that they don’t burn out and get too stressed. So, if you are a primary care giver and you feel like you need a holiday, get in touch and we will be able to send one of our overnight respite caregivers out to cover for you. No matter how long you will be away for, whether for just the one night or a whole two weeks, we will be able to provide top-quality care for your relative.