A brighter alternative to residential care...

Live-in Care is a full-time care solution that allows you or your family member to stay at home in familiar, relaxed surroundings with a familiar routine. There is none of the disruption or confusion that often comes with a move to a new unfamiliar environment and the level of care and support is incomparable.

Live-in Care is the perfect solution

For those that value their independence, that want to stay in their own home, and not have to leave their familiar surroundings or pets, Live-in Care is the perfect solution. A fully trained Live-in Carer lives in the home and provides bespoke one-to-one full time care and companionship, following an agreed care plan that is personalised to the individual.

The costs of Live-in Care are comparable to many nursing or care homes; a financial advantage of Live-in Care is that, unlike the cost of a Care home, the cost of one-to-one in home care can be offset against the capital appreciation of the property which remains a valuable asset.

Bespoke, personal one-to-one live in care

Each individual care plan is put together to attain the best possible outcome for you, with your input and wishes. Each plan is arranged on your terms and is designed to meet existing preferences for medications, meals and eating times, naps and favoured activities. And as needs change, a one-to-one care plan offers the flexibility to change with those needs.

Abacare’s carers all have specialist training to match their compassionate, professional attitudes and caring natures; it takes a special sort of person to be a Live-in Carer and we’re delighted to have so many professional, highly trained, supportive and trusted individuals in our team.

Live in Care offers peace of mind...24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Families can be absolutely sure that someone is always on hand; that someone is providing care, companionship and taking care of household chores.

A Live in Carer offers personal care assistance all day, every day. They sleep in their own room at the house and follow a bespoke care plan created specifically for their client. They are on hand to help with personal care such as toileting, bathing or overseeing medication or mobility; they keep up with the housekeeping chores such as cooking, cleaning, laundry and shopping. Probably of greatest importance, they spend quality time with their companion, chatting and keeping them company.

If you or a family member has considered a residential home, why not think first about Live in care, which has so much more to offer at a similar or lower cost

Paying for your live in care

At Abacare we take caring for people very seriously and believe that this also extends to providing our service users with specialist advice on how to protect assets whilst paying for care. Most people needing to fund their own care do not seek advice from a fully qualified Care Fees Consultants. Many contact their Local Authority to get help but they will only consider financial assistance if assets are below £23,250 (England and Northern Ireland), £22,000 (Wales) or £22,750 (Scotland).

If you are living at home the value of your home will be excluded from the Local Authority means test but most of your other assets will be included and so will your income. People with modest assets and income can find themselves without proper guidance and advice.

Not all financial advisers are the same and most do not specialize in helping the elderly with their care fees needs so for this reason we are pleased to say we have linked with an award winning firm of specialist Care Fees Consultants, The Wealth Care Partnership.

Long term illness or disability is a life changing experience and financial planning is essential to avoid unnecessary pitfalls and disappointment. The Wealth Care Partnership are leaders in their field, advising on benefits you may be able to claim as well as options available to fund care fees and protect assets from erosion.

Many people love to leave an inheritance to their heirs but paying for long term care may mean this can’t happen. The Wealth Care Partnership’s advice can help protect estates as well as funding care, providing peace of mind and security.

If you would like to speak to one of their care fees specialists, call their freephone number on 0800 6528232 or you can visit their website www.twcp.co.uk.