Blog: In his latest guest blog, Bluebird Care’s CEO, Shabir Hussain, looks at Home Care and how it works
Home Care (also known as Domiciliary care) makes up a significant majority of the work we do, here at Bluebird Calderdale & Bradford.
Home Care is, as the name suggests, care that’s delivered at home, which in turn allows you to stay in a safe, familiar environment.
Many people think of care homes, when their need for care is first mentioned. However, for many people, additional care, delivered within their own home, is sufficient to enable them to maintain a familiar and, relatively independent lifestyle, in their own house.
So, what can home care provide for you?
For most people, it involves carers coming in to their to carry out a variety of tasks, including household chores, personal care, and companionship.
Despite the name, home care services also include support outside the home, including support attending appointments, visiting friends and family, and shopping. The goal of home care is to support you to live a satisfying, independent life and an effective alternative to residential care, allowing you to feel supported and encouraged without leaving the comfort of your home.
Home Care – It’s Up To You!
There isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to care. Everyone’s needs are different, and Bluebird’s flexible domiciliary care services are tailored to your specific needs.
You can take advantage of home care services in the short or long term, depending on the type of support you need.
Whether you need live-in care, 24-hour care, or respite care while your regular carer takes a break, our compassionate care assistants are fully trained to:
- Help you get up, wash, dressed, and prepare a healthy breakfast
- Support you with scheduling, taking, and collecting medication,
- Prepare nutritious meals for/with you, as well as assisting at mealtime
- Run errands for/with you, including collecting your groceries and pension
- Assist with household chores, including laundry, ironing and general tidying
- Accompany you on social outings such as going for walks, visiting friends and family, and attended religious spaces and clubs
- Provide support with personal care, including bathing
- Help you settle into bed at night
For more information about the types of care Bluebird offers, visit our services page.
Social & Support Links
Calderdale has some excellent dementia support options including the Memory Lane cafes in Halifax and Sowerby Bridge. Bluebird Calderdale and Bradford’s CEO, Shabir Hussain is a trustee of the organisation, part of Bluebird’s commitment to community and volunteer work in the area.
See also:
Blog 7 – Blog: Bluebird Care on Live-In Care and how it works
Blog 6 – Blog: Bluebird Care on Early Diagnosis Of Dementia
Blog 5 – Blog: Bluebird Care on the challenges of communicating with a person with dementia
Blog 4 – Blog: Bluebird Care on ways to look after your health when you have dementia
Blog 3 – Bluebird Care’s tips for preparing for winter
Blog 2 – Bluebird Care’s Community Work
Blog 1 – Introducing Bluebird Care | Visit Bluebird Care’s Website