Talking about home care with you and your loved ones in Burton
Discover how Home Instead Burton Upon Trent supports you and your family in conversations about personalised care that respects your preferences and supports independence.
It’s time to start talking more about care at home in Burton
With Staffordshire’s elderly population steadily rising, adaptive, client-centred home care is more essential than ever. By 2031, the over-85 population in Staffordshire is expected to increase by 42%, with over 13,600 older adults currently living with dementia in the county.
Source: Staffordshire.gov.uk
Yet talking about home care can feel challenging, as it touches on our independence and lifestyle, especially as we get older.
At Home Instead Burton upon Trent, we understand the importance of these care conversations. Whether speaking directly with you or your family, our team approaches each conversation with sensitivity, focusing on understanding your unique wishes, personality, and goals.
Starting a positive conversation
Considering how to start this conversation, while keeping you or your loved one at the centre, can make it a more positive experience. We recommend beginning these discussions early, before an urgent need arises, allowing for open, ongoing dialogue rather than a single, high-pressure conversation.
Starting by framing the conversation around the positive outcomes of having extra help at home can set the right tone. Many people we speak to in and around Burton on Trent want to stay in their own homes, surrounded by familiar places, for as long as possible. When daily routines become more challenging, a little extra support can make a big difference in maintaining quality of life and independence, in the home you love.
Talking about care with Home Instead in Burton
At Home Instead Burton upon Trent, we bring our extensive experience of talking to and supporting families, ensuring clients are always at the heart of their own care. Led by Care Manager Laura, our team includes Kim, our Head of Client Experience, who has been with us for nine years, and Lynne, our Deputy Care Manager, who started as a Care Professional and is dedicated to top-quality service and client-centred care.
As Lynne says, “I enjoy meeting our lovely clients and their families and ensuring the service they receive is of the highest standard.” From the very first phone call, we listen closely to clients and their families, gathering details about preferences, routines, and values. This personalised approach allows us to tailor care that respects each person’s independence and individuality.
Most importantly, you guide us in what’s most important to you. We help clients maintain healthy routines, from meal preparation and staying active to regular medication reminders. A helping hand allows you to keep doing what you love, whether that’s home help for keeping your home as you like, attending local activities, or getting to appointments. For those with family caregivers, a bit of extra support can also allow family time to focus on connection rather than caregiving.
Our team at Home Instead Burton is ready to adapt if our clients’ needs change. With regular check-ins and a small, consistent team of Care Professionals, we build relationships with our clients and families, and we’re able to notice and respond to any changes. Our continuous communication ensures that our care evolves with each individual’s circumstances, offering reassurance that each client’s unique needs are always our priority.
Talk to us about home care
Engaging with an experienced and trusted care provider like Home Instead can make all the difference to your conversation about care. If you or your family are exploring home care options, don’t hesitate to contact our team to answer any questions or to have a confidential conversation and arrange a care consultation.
Learn more about our local home care services by calling us on 01283 539917 or for job opportunities, apply online.