Care for couples
Staying together at home, even when care needs are different
For many couples, the biggest worry about needing more care is being separated. Live-in care keeps couples together, in the home they love.
For many couples, the biggest worry about needing more care is being separated. Live-in care keeps couples together, in the home they love.
Couples who move into a care home often have different care needs. In many cases this means being cared for separately, sometimes on different floors or units, which enforces separation for a significant part of daily life.
Very few care homes offer a double bedroom for couples, especially if one person has dementia, so sharing the same living space is unlikely. Quite understandably, this is something many couples can’t contemplate.
Whether it’s the frailty that comes with age, or one partner living with a condition such as dementia, Parkinson’s, or recovering from a stroke, our experience is that the main concern is always the same: being separated. Live-in care removes that worry.
Live-in care keeps couples together, in the home they love.
A single, consistent care companion who gets to know you both, your routines and the way you live together.
Care can be tailored to each person’s level of need, whether one needs a little help and the other more specialised care.
With the day-to-day jobs taken care of, there’s more time and energy for the things you enjoy doing together.
Children and relatives know both parents are supported, together, in their own home.
Every couple is different. We’ll take time to understand both of you before suggesting anything.
Call or email us. Whether things are changing gradually or quickly, we’ll start by listening to what each of you needs.
We’ll take time to understand the person, their needs and what matters most to them, and explain the options and costs clearly.
We’ll meet you in person at home to answer any questions and gather the information we need. This helps us match the right care companion, based on personality as well as experience. You’ll be introduced to your care companion before anything is agreed.
Your care companion supports you both, and we stay in touch, providing guidance while everyone settles in and gets to know each other.
We help you find the right companion, one who provides peace of mind while supporting independence in a safe, familiar home environment. Our long-standing relationships are with care companions who have proven themselves in providing excellent care, and over 25 years in the sector we’ve developed a highly selective recruitment process.
All our care companions have extensive live-in care experience, from companionship to complex dementia care. They are fully checked and vetted, including Enhanced DBS checks, a full work history, multiple professional references and verified, up-to-date training.
On top of all the mandatory checks, we look for people who are naturally caring and compassionate, and who share our values of trust and integrity.
Often, yes. One live-in care companion can usually support a couple, even when their needs are different. We’ll talk through what each of you needs to make sure the arrangement works for you both.
Live-in care can work well for couples where one partner has dementia, as it keeps the familiar home, routines and relationship in place. Our care companions have experience from companionship through to complex dementia care.
There’s usually only a relatively small supplement for a couple, depending on needs. Live-in care is typically around £1,300 per week for one person, and we’ll explain the costs for you both clearly before you decide anything.
Yes. You’ll be introduced to your care companion before anything is agreed, so you can be confident they’re the right fit.
Call us to talk through the options for you both.
Call 01730 624 070Call the team to talk through your situation and needs. We’ll listen, offer guidance, and help you understand your options.
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