Care Home Alternatives - The Benefits of Home Care
/The Covid-19 pandemic has drastically changed our lives and the way we look at many things which we previously took for granted. Perhaps none more so than when we face the prospect of how we care for our loved ones in their later life. Care homes have been at the epicentre of controversy, laying bare the very vulnerability of its residents and the devastating emotional turmoil they and their loved ones suffer by either being starved of visits from their family or only being able to see them under draconian regulations.
Since the start of the pandemic OmniPods and Cabins have been inundated with enquiries from people seeking a safe and practical alternative to putting their loved ones in a care home.
Get in touch today to discuss how we could help you and your loved ones, or read on for more information.
“97% of people say they do not want to go into a residential care home when they get older.”
What is Home-Care/Care at Home?
Home Care or Care at Home is literally being cared for while remaining in one’s own home, usually in an incremental way as needs increase with age or illness. In many cases, people may need only one or two hours of care a day to begin with, which can be increased if needed.
Residential care home vs care at home service - What are the differences?
Choosing the Residential Care Home solution could mean a major upheaval and having round-the-clock care by completely moving into the Residential Care Home and leaving one’s own home. Care at home service, on the other hand, means that you can continue living in your own home and receive visits from a carer as much or as little as you need.
Is Home-Care cheaper Than a Residential Care Home?
Prices will vary for both home care and residential care homes, depending on your location, budget and your needs. Below is a chart showing you a rough average of what it might cost per year.
Average Price Per Year (GBP)
Statistics from The Money Advice Service
What are the benefits of Home-Care?
Home care is clinically proven to be better for physical health and mental wellbeing.
Studies have shown that people who receive home care have fewer hospital admissions than those in a residential care home.
Home care is more cost-effective.
Being surrounded by familiar things is especially beneficial to those living with dementia.
The flexibility of home care means that maintaining independence is easier.
You have much more control over the care you receive.
Are There Any Downsides to Home-Care Services?
The main reason for moving out of one’s home is that it is no longer safe or suitable to live in, especially as mobility issues become more prevalent, stairs present an increasing challenge and the toilet and bathroom become too difficult to use etc. If one has to resort to having to use a wheelchair, many houses cannot accommodate them moving freely through the house, especially through narrow doorways. Retro-fitting adaptations can be prohibitively expensive and in many houses just not possible.
This is where an OmniPod offers a clever and practical solution and can be easily installed in the garden of one’s house or even in the garden of one’s loved ones where they can continue to live independently while being close enough to have a sensitive watchful eye out for one’s welfare.
What Makes The OmniPod or Cabin The Perfect Home-Care Solution?
OmniPods and Cabins are luxurious, completely functional, and designed specifically to provide durable, low-maintenance, safe and comfortable living spaces for those with access needs, due to ageing, illness or accident. They offer a quick, easily deliverable, turn-key solution.
Our insulation and underfloor heating mean they are comfortable for year-round habitation, and if they are intended for family use in the garden of a main dwelling, they do not even need planning permission.
Although our off-the-shelf pods are designed to be universally accessible, we understand that everyone’s needs differ, so we also like to offer completely bespoke builds. At OmniPods and Cabins we realise that it is impossible to please everyone, but it doesn’t stop us trying!
