The best time to plan help at home is before you need it. A little support with chores, meals or errands, started early, can make it easier to stay comfortable and independent in your own home for years.
Signs it may be time for some help
Families often notice small changes first: mail piling up, a fridge that is emptier than usual, missed appointments or a home that is harder to keep tidy. None of these mean a move is needed. They are signals that a little support could help.
Planning together
Five steps families find useful
- Talk openly about what is going well and what is hard
- List the tasks that would be most helpful to share
- Agree a budget and look at payment options
- Book a free home visit with a care coordinator
- Start small and review after a month
We started with two visits a week for shopping and laundry. A year later Dad is still at home, and much happier for it.
Mei L., daughter of a client
What in-home care can include
Our in-home care team helps with personal care, meals, housekeeping, transport, medication reminders and companionship. Visits start at two hours and can grow over time as needs change.
is our minimum visit length, so even a small amount of help is easy to arrange
