Short Term Respite Care

Not everyone who needs to contact live in care agencies in Kent needs to have a carer for the long term. Sometimes, short term care is all that is required. It could be that a family member is the full time carer, but that they need a break – caring is a difficult thing to do, even if it is for a family member – and they have planned a holiday, a short weekend away, or even just a day out to themselves. If this is the case, a short term carer could be the solution. Convalescence Care If someone has had surgery, or is recovering from an illness, live in care agencies in Kent should be able to provide

Convalescence Care

If someone has had surgery, or is recovering from an illness, live in care agencies in Kent should be able to provide short term convalescence care while they recover. This is especially useful if family live a long distance away, or have to work and can’t take the required amount of time off. If the person requiring care is normally independent and healthy, and just needs time to recover, then once they have regained their health and strength, the carer can leave and they can continue to live as they did before.

Long Term Care

Long term care for the elderly or disabled at home is a popular alternative to moving them to a nursing home – it means they can stay in familiar surroundings and stick to their usual routines, with a carer there to help ensure that they eat properly, that they can get washed, that they can move about or leave the house when they want to or need to. It’s a great way to keep people happier and healthier for as long as possible.

Whatever your needs, speak with us and we will help you with a short or long term care plan.