Day-time home care can be arranged for just a few hours a day, through several shorter visits, or as longer shifts. It’s a flexible option for those who need support with certain daily activities—such as washing, grooming, or meal times—but who don’t require 24-hour care. A part-time carer can be an invaluable part of your loved one’s care plan, improving not only their quality of life but also easing the pressure on family members.
What does day-time care involve?
Home Help – Support with everyday tasks such as cooking, cleaning, shopping, transportation, and bathing. Just as importantly, carers provide companionship—offering friendly conversation, shared activities, and emotional support.
Personal Care – Alongside home help and companionship, this includes more hands-on assistance with bathing, dressing, shaving, oral care, toileting, mobility support, diet management, and medication reminders.
Specialist Care – Tailored support for individuals with specific health needs, such as Alzheimer’s and dementia care, cancer care, disability or mobility support, and palliative care. This ensures medical and personal needs are met while helping people maintain independence. Care can be arranged on a part-time or full-time basis depending on individual requirements.
The Benefits of Day-Time Care
Day-time care is designed to empower clients to live as dignified and independent a life as possible, while remaining in the comfort of their own homes. It also brings much-needed structure, social interaction, and emotional wellbeing to daily life.
For families, this service can provide valuable respite during the day, knowing their loved one is safe and supported. It also allows family members to stay involved in the care plan while helping reduce the emotional and financial strain of full-time care.
As loved ones grow older, they may need extra help with daily activities or simply companionship throughout the day. If you are their primary carer, day-time home care can give you the balance you need to manage family, work, and social commitments—while ensuring your loved one continues to receive the highest standard of care in a safe and familiar environment.
Questions To Ask
If you think your loved one may need day-time home care, you may want to ask some of the following questions:
- Do you worry about your loved one’s safety at home while they are alone?
- Do you worry that your loved one is unhappy or bored sitting at home all day?
- Do you worry about the ongoing health of your loved one?
- Do they need assistance during the day to remember to properly take their medications or to eat healthy meals?
- Do you want help to be able to keep your loved one at home as long as possible?
- Does your loved one seem depressed?
- Does your loved one have no one to talk to?
- Do you need help providing care to your loved one?
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