Carers and Companions

“Currently, a million people over 65 feel lonely ‘often’ or ‘always’ and 3.7 million people live alone, many with no means of getting out and about.” (English Longitudinal Study on Ageing)

This kind of care can be vital for the elderly who feel isolated and segregated. Some studies say social isolation has shown to increase the risk of health complications and mortality making companion care a very valuable service.

When choosing our  companion care package, you may need to choose between companion care and personal care. Because of this, it’s helpful to know the difference between the two services.

It’s important to know the difference between a companion and a carer when deciding what is right for your loved one.

With companion care package, duties typically include doing laundry, making meals, assisting with errands and providing company. However, this does not include physical assistance with dressing, bathing, or toileting. This is defined as personal care.

Our personal care package covers the basic care duties of companion carer, while also providing further assistance. This includes dressing, bathing, toileting and non-medical assistance for chronic health conditions, like diabetes or Parkinson’s.

Contact us at  HKare Care today , we will schedule an assessment with you and your loved one to see what your needs are. Based on this we can create a companion care plan and a schedule that is tailored to your loved one’s unique care needs and preferences. Our companions are carefully selected and matched with your loved’s preferences based on our bespoke recruitment strategy.

HKare prides itself in being an equal opportunities employer with this package. Our companions come from various backgrounds, ages and life experiences. Pick your companion today.