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What Makes a Great Live-in Carer?
A great live-in carer does more than help with daily tasks. Here’s what we look for when choosing the right carers for your loved one.
How Live-in Care Supports Hospital Discharge and Recovery at Home
Learn how live-in care can support safe discharge from hospital and help your loved one recover confidently at home.
Is Live-in Care the Right Choice for Your Family?
Weighing up live-in care? Here’s how to decide if it’s the right option for your loved one and family.
Live-in Care for Dementia: Building Calm Through Familiarity
Discover how live-in care supports people with dementia — using routine, familiarity, and emotional connection to reduce stress and confusion.
Home Adaptations for Safe and Comfortable Live-in Care
Preparing your home for live-in care? Discover the simple, effective adaptations that can improve safety and independence.
Understanding the Hidden Benefits of Live-in Care
Live-in care offers more than just practical support. Discover the overlooked emotional, health, and safety benefits it brings to families.
Live-in Care for Couples: How It Keeps Loved Ones Together
Find out how live-in care allows couples to stay together at home, even with different care needs.
Creating Continuity: Why Consistency of Care Matters
Consistent care builds trust, routine, and wellbeing. Learn how live-in care provides the continuity that clients and families value.
Funding Options: Is Live-in Care Eligible for Local Authority Support?
Learn what funding options are available for live-in care and how to apply for financial support.
How Live-in Care Can Help Families Rebalance
Discover how live-in care relieves pressure on families and restores balance, freedom, and peace of mind.
Live-in Care in Sussex: Tailored Support in Your Area
Explore how McDonald Homecare delivers expert live-in care in Sussex — including local knowledge, tailored plans, and responsive support.
The Cost of Live-in Care: What You Need to Know
Understand how much live-in care costs, what’s included, and how it compares to other care options.
Falls Prevention and Home Safety Tips
Falls are a leading cause of injury for older adults but have more than just physical consequences. Learn how live-in care and simple home adjustments can reduce the risk.
Supporting Complex Conditions at Home with Live-in Care
Learn how live-in care supports people with complex health conditions at home; safely, compassionately, and with personalised support.
Live-in Care in Surrey: What Families Need to Know
Learn how live-in care works across Surrey and what local families should consider when exploring home-based support.
How Personality Matching Enhances Companionship in Care
See how matching carers and clients based on personality creates stronger, more natural relationships in live-in care.
What Makes a Great Live-in Carer?
Get to know the qualities we look for in a live-in carer and why McDonald Homecare only chooses carers who go the extra mile.
How McDonald Homecare Matches Clients and Carers
Discover how McDonald Homecare matches clients with live-in carers based on skills, personality, and shared values.
Live-in Care in Hampshire: Local Resources & Support
Learn how live-in care works in Hampshire and where to find local support, funding advice, and helpful services.
Preparing Your Home for a Live-in Carer
A welcoming space for a live-in carer and a safe environment for the client can make all the difference when it comes to making live-in care a success.