...from looking after an elderly relative when you can't be there, to providing much-needed support for yourself after an injury.

An elderly relative needs post-operative care

After time in hospital an elderly relative needs help with:

• Mobility - at home and getting out and about
• Meals - both cooking and eating
• Bathing / showering
• Household chores e.g. vacuuming, tidying, laundry, ironing.

You've been promoted / started a new job
and have less time to provide care

• Great opportunity that has one drawback - less or no time to provide care
• You need a backup plan to ensure your relative is not left 'high and dry'
• You are considering a longer-term care option.

You yourself are recuperating from an operation

• You live alone with no family nearby and need help getting home from hospital
• You need help with mobility, meals, chores, etc
• A quick recuperation means a speedy return to work
• Help with important things means you can focus more on work.

Managing an elderly relative's transition
from own home to care home

• Independent >> Semi-independent >> Dependent
• A decline in health means an elderly relative must move into a care home
• The move will not be immediate but in a matter of weeks or months
• In the meantime, your dependant needs help around the home or with other simple but meaningful tasks.

You're a long way from home

• You've relocated away from an elderly relative, or you yourself have no support from your usual caregivers
• You can no longer support and provide care - but are worried no-one else is around to do it
• They have their pride and may not want to admit they need help - so you're being very diplomatic and we need to be aware of this
• This can also impact your performance at your new job - a 'double whammy'
• Enjoy genuine peace of mind knowing reliable Backup Adult & Eldercare is in place.