Did you know that 75% of Australians would prefer to die in their own home, however only 14% get the chance to? Every end of life journey is different, but many people have one thing in common – the wish to spend their final days at home.
In our experience, Australians undergoing palliative care want to live in the comfort of their own home. However, they do not want to put a burden on their loved ones. Home Instead’s trained team of CAREGivers can provide you with the utmost care, and help make living at home as comfortable as can be.
“In our experience in caring for seniors in their own homes who wish to die at home, the biggest challenge is often for the family members who are trying to support this wish. Our CAREGivers are trained to provide respite and care for the family as well as our client. It is often the ‘burnout’ of the family that is the main reason people end up dying in hospital. With our support our clients and their families have experienced more peaceful end of life experiences at home.” Jasmine Hopcraft, Owner and Director of Home Instead on the Central Coast and Newcastle.
Our team of Care Managers and specialised Palliative Care trained CAREGivers can support you and your family to design an end-of-life care plan specifically suited to your individual needs and preferences.
This often includes:
- Personal care: Including any help you may need dressing, toileting or bathing.
- Emotional support: At any time of day or night, your supportive CAREGiver will be by your side when needed.
- Companionship: From trips to the shops to puzzles at home, our CAREGivers would love to spend time with you.
- Meal Preparation & Housekeeping: Let us take this off everyone’s hands.
- Linen changes: We’ll have fresh sheets and towels ready for you.
- Respite for family carers: It’s important to give your caring family members breaks every now and again, and to keep your relationship with them as positive as possible.
- Social interaction: Whether you’d love to chat about recent current affairs or simply enjoy some silence as you read, your personal CAREGiver will offer you the kind of social interaction you prefer.
Home Instead firmly believe in making life at home as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. That’s why, with our palliative care services, you’ll have:
- A Palliative Care trained CAREGiver team personally matched with you, who will stay with you as long as needed.
- Strong companionship from your regular CAREGivers.
- Control over the days, times and services you receive (from occasional visits to 24/7 in-home care).
- 24/7 telephone support provided by our local care team.
- The comfort that your friendly CAREGiver can help with whatever is needed around the house.
We believe that understanding your options helps you to make an informed choice about your palliative care journey.
For more information on our 24-hour palliative care services and support in establishing an end of life care plan that is right for you and your family, please contact our local Home Instead office on 02 4342 3477 | homeinstead.com.au
About Home Instead
Established in 2013, Home Instead is a locally based in-home care and companionship service on the Central Coast. We are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of local seniors and their families and we take pride in every aspect of their care to ensure they have access to the best quality care services and support they need to continue living, safely, independently, and happily in the comfort of their own home.
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