As there is no known cure for Cerebral palsy (CP), finding proper continued one-to-one home care support is essential to improving an individual’s quality of life.
CEREBRAL PALSY CARE AT HOME
What is cerebral palsy?
Cerebral palsy is a motor disability that is diagnosed in childhood. The condition makes it difficult for people to control their muscles, causing poor motor control, coordination, and difficulties with speech.
Cerebral palsy doesn’t get worse over time, and with the right care, support and guidance, people with cerebral palsy can live fulfilling and independent lives.
Whether you’re living with the disability yourself or caring for a loved one, coping with cerebral palsy can be hard, but there is support out there for you thanks to our live-in care services.
We take the time to carefully consider your individual needs so we can provide the highest quality care.
What is cerebral palsy home care?
Cerebral palsy home care is an excellent option for families who need extra help caring for their child or for adults who want to live independently and lead a fulfilled life.
Carers support families as they learn about cerebral palsy, and work in collaboration to improve symptoms too. Adults with cerebral palsy can benefit from having help with household tasks and personal one to one care. Home carers can also provide social support, including picking up medication and coming along to hospital appointments and social events.
Cerebral palsy has a wide spectrum of severity, so needs vary among individuals. Whilst some of our clients simply need a little help around the home, others require expert care for their specific needs.
We pride ourselves on our ability to provide specialist live-in care without losing focus on the person behind the condition. Live-in carers who specialise in cerebral palsy can build a custom care plan, which takes into account the severity of the disability, personality and interests.
What are the benefits of receiving cerebral palsy care at home?
The biggest advantage to having live-in home care for someone with cerebral palsy is that they receive care in the comfort of their own home. Having professional care within the home means that clients can receive the best care while still experiencing important social benchmarks and normality.
Maintaining independence is so important to many of our clients. As cerebral palsy is such a wide-ranging condition, independence looks different for many of our clients. We get to know you and help you achieve a level of independence you’re comfortable with. We only intervene when needed or wanted, never being too overbearing as we understand that independence is vital.
Physical activities, eating and drinking can all be a challenge for those with cerebral palsy. We want you to get the most out of every day, which is why we support physical activity to help improve your quality of life. We also bring joy back to mealtimes, making delicious and nutritious meals that aren’t ever a chore to eat.
Live-in care has many benefits for the person with cerebral palsy, but it also helps family members too. The additional support at home frees up family members to spend time on family-oriented activities. Knowing that their loved one is taken care of in a comfortable setting also gives them peace of mind.
FAQ’s
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Our cerebral palsy home care aims to enrich the lives of those with the condition whilst also helping you to live independently. Here are just some of the areas we can offer support with:
- Maintaining your personal routine – we understand the importance of routine which is why we support you with washing, dressing, preparing healthy meals at the times you like and help exercising
- Developing skills – it’s important to continuously develop your skills when living with cerebral palsy which is why we support all hobbies
- Companionship – community and companionship are vital to us at Ashridge Home Care. Our carers can attend the theatre, dinners and other social outings
- Appointments – our carers can organise and attend your hospital appointments with you
- Medical assistance – helping you with medicine, and treatments and to better manage your cerebral palsy symptoms
Here are a few things to consider when selecting a carer for someone with cerebral palsy:
- Personality: personality clashes happen, so it’s important to make sure your carer’s personality is compatible with most people in the home
- Disability Severity: the severity of cerebral palsy will dictate what experience, training and qualifications your carer should have
- Live-in care goals: consider what your goals are for hiring a live-in carer. By having a clear idea of what you want to achieve by hiring live-in care, you will know what questions to ask and what services are most important and suitable to your loved one
We offer specialist care for a variety of conditions:
- Dementia live-in care – familiar surroundings can help ease confusion
- Parkinson’s care – we help improve the quality of life for people with Parkinson’s, establishing daily routines
- After stroke care – we help rehabilitate people who have experienced a stroke
- Multiple sclerosis live-in care – we help people with MS to continue to live their lives the way they want
- Cerebral palsy – we help you to maintain your independence
- Rehabilitation home care – we help people get back on their feet after illness, injury and operations
- Palliative live-in care – having a terminal illness doesn’t mean you can’t continue to enjoy your life
- Live-in respite care – caring for a loved one can be tiring, you deserve a break
If you or your relative has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy, you need to know what to expect. Get the answers to all of your questions so that you can make informed decisions about diagnosis, treatment, therapies, and legal action.
COSTS
How much do home care services cost?
The cost of care can vary depending on your family’s individual needs and the level of care needed.
Live-in care starts at £1,650 per week. To get a more accurate idea of how much your family’s care will cost, you can contact our team, who will be able to point you to the service you need and explain the pricing structure in more detail.
The fees cover the cost of a personalised, fully managed care service, with the cost of a dedicated carer and care manager included.
ABOUT US
Why choose Ashridge Home Care?
The Ashridge Team
We have been rated as Outstanding in the Caring Category by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). With an overall rating of Good in all other categories for being safe, effective, well-led and responsive to people’s needs.
When you choose to work with Ashridge Home Care, we’ll put together a detailed care plan that’s tailored to meet the needs of a person with cerebral palsy. We’ll look at living arrangements, existing support networks, and work closely with any other health professionals, including GPs, physiotherapists, hospital workers and speech therapists. After all, it’s vital that everyone is united in working towards delivering the best possible care.
At Ashridge Home Care, we’ve been rated Outstanding in Care by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which is reflected in our glowing reviews from clients whose lives have been changed as a result of our care. We also train all of our carers in-house, getting to know each other well and offering support to carers so that they can support you. As we are such a close-knit team, we can guarantee that we’ll match you with the right carer for your needs and personality.
Live-in care offers much-needed support to families and individuals who need it. They work in collaboration with families to provide the best possible care and experience to those involved.
We Guarantee to find a carer that you are happy with – if you are not happy we will replace your carer with someone else more suited.
HOW IT WORKS
What is the process for arranging home care?
Arranging live-in or visiting care shouldn’t be a difficult task which is why we’ve made the process simple.
All you need to do is fill in the form or give us a call on 01494 917 344.
We’ll then get in touch with you to discuss your loved one’s needs before assigning a dedicated care manager to visit their home and create a specialised care plan. You’re under no obligation to move forward with this plan. We always make sure that everyone’s on board before proceeding. Once the tailored care plan is in place, we’ll assign a carer who we feel best aligns with your loved one’s personality and requirements.
