Why Choose Home Care with Visiting Angels Over a Care Home for Your Parents?
As our parents age, ensuring they receive the best possible care becomes a top priority. Many families face a difficult decision: should they move their loved ones into a care home, or is home care a better option? While both choices have their benefits, home care with a trusted provider like Visiting Angels often offers a more personalised, comfortable, and dignified alternative. Here’s why care at home could be the best choice for your parents.
Comfort and Familiarity
One of the biggest advantages of in-home assistance is that your parents can remain in the comfort of their own home. Familiar surroundings can be incredibly beneficial, especially for those dealing with conditions such as dementia, where routine and familiarity play a crucial role in maintaining cognitive function. Being in a known environment allows your loved ones to feel safe, relaxed, and at ease.
Personalised, One-on-One Care
Unlike a care home where staff must divide their time among multiple residents, home care provides personalized, one-on-one support tailored to your parent’s specific needs. At Visiting Angels, compassionate caregivers develop close relationships with their clients, ensuring that care is delivered with empathy, patience, and respect. Whether your loved one needs help with daily tasks, companionship, or specialised care, they receive undivided attention that fosters well-being.
Independence and Freedom
Moving to a care home often means adjusting to a structured schedule that may not align with your parent’s personal preferences. With home care, your loved one maintains control over their routine—when they wake up, eat meals, go for a walk, or enjoy their hobbies. This level of independence significantly contributes to their overall happiness and quality of life.
Family Involvement and Peace of Mind
With home care, family members remain closely involved in their loved one’s care. You can visit whenever you like without restrictions and actively participate in decision-making. Visiting Angels provides regular updates and transparent communication using our Birdie app, ensuring you always know how your parent is doing.
Cost-Effective Alternative
Many people assume that home care is more expensive than a care home, but that’s not always the case. With Visiting Angels, you only pay for the services your loved one needs, making it a cost-effective solution. Additionally, home care can often delay or even eliminate the need for a costly long-term care facility. We will come to your home and carry out a free home care consultation so that we work with you and your budget, to put the most cost effective care support package in place.
Emotional Well-Being
Leaving home for a care facility can be an emotional and stressful transition for seniors. Staying at home with a compassionate caregiver allows them to maintain their sense of identity, dignity, and emotional well-being. Having a dedicated caregiver also provides companionship, reducing feelings of loneliness and isolation.
Specialised Care in the Comfort of Home
If your parent requires specialised care—whether it’s for dementia, Parkinson’s, or post-surgery recovery—Visiting Angels offers expert caregivers trained to provide the necessary support. This means your loved one gets high-quality care without needing to relocate to a facility.
Final Thoughts
Choosing the right care for your parents is a deeply personal decision. While care homes offer structured environments, home care with Visiting Angels provides a compassionate, flexible, and individualised approach that helps your loved ones age with dignity and grace in the place they cherish most—their home.
If you’re considering home care for your parents, reach out to Visiting Angels today to discuss how we can support your family’s needs. Let us bring peace of mind to you and comfort to your loved ones.