Discover the Live­-in Care option – an alternative to rest homes

You don’t have to move to get care. Many people believe that moving to a rest home or assisted living facility is their only option as they age. However, there are alternatives that offer more independence and flexibility, allowing you to stay in the comfort of your own home. Live-in Care offers a professional long-term care solution that brings personalised support to your home. It helps you preserve your independence, lifestyle, and sense of control, without the upheaval of moving to a care facility.

What is Live-in Care?

Live-in Care is a professional home care model in which a dedicated caregiver resides in your home and provides personalised support. From medication management and meal preparation to companionship and mobility assistance, this model supports both short-term recovery and long-term care needs, all without requiring you to leave your home.

How it works:

• You stay in your home – no relocation to a retirement or residential care facility

• One caregiver lives with you and provides 1:1 support

• Care hours are planned and flexible

• Caregiver sleeps at night, but is reachable if needed

When is Live-in Care the right choice?

For some, a rest home may be the right fit. For others, the thought of leaving their home can be challenging, and staying in familiar surroundings often plays a key role in maintaining comfort, independence, and overall quality of life.

Key differences at a glance:

• Your home vs. shared facility

• Personal caregiver vs. rotating staff

• Flexible routines vs. set schedules

• Full privacy vs. shared spaces

• Choice and control vs. institutional setup

While both solutions offer support and safety, Live-in Care provides a personalised alternative for those who value familiarity, flexibility, and independence.

Ageing adults prefer staying at home

• 9 out of 10 ageing adults prefer to age at home

• #1 concern for aging individuals is losing independence

• 89% of ageing adults are concerned that nursing facilities won’t meet their personal care needs

• Less than 50% of aging adults are even aware of Live-in Care as a viable option

• 86% of healthcare professionals say remaining at home is vital to quality of life

Dovida’s Live-in Care Option

Our home care services ensure the right balance between client needs and caregiver well-being. It’s ideal for those seeking alternatives to retirement and residential care facilities.

A Live-in Caregiver will reside with you and works on a set rotation (Example: two weeks on, two weeks off) with another Caregiver, providing consistency and continuity of care.

Each day includes active support (typically 6–8 hours) and on-call availability.

This model ensures your caregiver is present throughout the week and reachable when needed, while you remain in control of your lifestyle and surroundings.

Choose familiarity, choose flexibility – choose home.

Live-in Care combines the warmth of personalised support with the familiarity of your home. It’s more than care – it’s continuity, empowerment, and peace of mind.

Whether you need short-term respite care or a lasting alternative to a nursing home, Dovida’s Live-in Care models are designed to support your quality of life.

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