Posts by Fiona Key

End of life care at home or hospice? Arranging end of life care for your loved one can feel difficult and emotionally overwhelming. Naturally, you want what is best for your loved one, ensuring that they are as comfortable and cared for as possible in the time they have left. Many people wonder whether to…

Live in care for couples Are you and your partner interested in live in care in Christchurch or the surrounding area? For many couples, live-in care is the perfect choice as it allows you both to receive the extra support you need while remaining in the place you feel most comfortable – your home.  We…

What to look for in a home carer Are you or your loved one in the process of looking into homecare in Christchurch? We understand that this can be a potentially overwhelming and emotional time. With so many different things to consider, you may feel stressed out and anxious about having to make a decision.…

What is short-term live-in care? Contrary to popular belief, care and support don’t necessarily need to be long-term. In many cases, short-term care is an appropriate and desirable solution. For this reason, short-term care is becoming increasingly more common. If you’re wondering, ‘what is short-term live-in care?’, then read on. This blog post explores live-in…

How can complex care help? Everyone deserves to live with dignity and respect. That’s why we provide complex care services – so that your loved one can get the care they need for their chronic health condition in the comfort of their own home.  We believe that personalised care is essential for helping individuals with…

What makes a patient complex? The ability to tailor care services towards an individual and ensure that all of their needs are met is important, especially when working with complex care patients. The term ‘complex care’ refers to individuals who are managing multiple health conditions. In this post, we’ll provide information on complex care in…

Benefits of Home care Are you considering home care as an option for an older relative? We understand that this is a major decision, one that requires a lot of thought and research. You may be torn between caring for your family member yourself or moving your loved one to a residential care setting. While…

How does live in care work? When looking at care options for a family member, we understand that you may be uncomfortable with the thought of a loved one having to move to a nursing home. This is just one reason why many people find live in care a practical, personalised, comfortable, and even more…

Are you or your loved one interested in home care in Christchurch or the surrounding area? Home care is a personalised, more comfortable, and surprisingly more cost effective alternative to a care home. Designed to support a person’s independence, it allows a person to receive the support they require to live well without having to…

Preparing for a live in carer Live in care can be a wonderful alternative to moving into a care home. It allows you or your loved one to receive quality care without moving house. Also, unlike home care, a live-in carer is present round-the-clock. If you have decided that live-in care is the best option,…