Why Choose Homecare?

There are many decisions to make when you or a loved one requires dedicated care. To choose the best option for your needs, it’s essential to understand what each choice offers.

Your first instinct may be to handle everything yourself, but this is often impractical. So, how can you ensure you or your loved one receives the necessary care and support?

Traditionally, people turn to nursing facilities as the default solution. However, more families are now opting for in-home care, recognising its many benefits over institutional settings. Connected Health takes home care a step further, offering a higher level of personalised support.

With Connected Health, caregivers provide dedicated attention, allowing your loved one to maintain as much independence as possible. Unlike in nursing homes—where staff are often stretched thin—your loved one remains the caregiver’s top priority, ensuring they receive timely and focused care.

Our clients feel more comfortable and independent staying in their own homes. No matter how nice a nursing home may be, it can’t compare to the warmth and familiarity of a home filled with cherished memories.

Research shows that seniors who stay at home tend to live longer than those in nursing facilities. Beyond maintaining physical and mental strength, older adults who remain at home often enjoy better overall health and increased life expectancy.

In our experience, patients recover faster and more comfortably at home than in hospitals or nursing homes. Additionally, those who heal at home are less likely to require future hospital visits, leading to better long-term health outcomes.

Home carers can provide personalised attention tailored to each client’s unique needs. This includes specialised care for individuals with conditions such as Alzheimer’s or dementia, unlike the more generalised, “one-size-fits-all” approach.

Home care is also a more cost-effective solution. Even with as little as eight hours of assistance per day, the total cost of home care may be lower than that of a nursing home. This is because nursing facilities offer 24/7 care and live-in services, which may not be necessary for your loved one. Additionally, nursing home residents may end up paying for equipment and services they don’t actually use.

With in-home care, clients maintain their independence and freedom. They set their own routines and can socialise with friends whenever they choose—something that may not always be possible in a nursing home due to strict schedules and visitor restrictions. At home, they can receive guests at any time and even have carers drive them to shops, social events, or visits with friends, ensuring they stay connected and engaged with their community.

Elderly clients will also love eating the at-home meals they enjoy, prepared the way they want. Most nursing homes might prepare meals for large groups of people at the same time. As a result, the food or meal times may not be to your loved one’s liking. As a homecare client, it is possible to ensure full satisfaction with the quality of their food, the preparation, and meal times.

Home care can also offer the opportunity for clients to keep their beloved pets close. Most nursing or care homes do not allow patients to bring their pets with them.

Although it might seem insignificant to others, pets provide companionship and comfort that can significantly impact wellbeing. Pets are an integral part of many people’s lives. Having them around can make a huge difference, especially for those who have lost loved ones.

Connected Health is Ireland’s leading homecare provider. To find out more about how we build homecare packages around your loved one’s needs and desires, please get in touch.