At Oxford Aunts, we understand the importance of compassionate and dedicated home carers in providing exceptional care and support to those who need it. But you may be wondering – what exactly is a home carer? A home carer is a professional dedicated to enriching the lives of those they care for. They often become essential to their client’s daily routines by offering practical assistance, emotional support, and a friendly presence. Whether it’s helping with personal care tasks, offering medication reminders, or simply engaging in heartfelt conversations, a home carer ensures that clients feel valued, respected, and genuinely cared for. Here we explore what a home carer is and the role of our dedicated and passionate carers in enhancing our
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End-of-life care is holistic support provided to people with life-limiting conditions and their loved ones. It is a form of palliative care offered to someone within the final weeks or months of their lives. The focus of end-of-life care is to provide bespoke support to the individual so that they can live in comfort and dignity in the time they have left. End-of-life care goes beyond merely addressing physical needs; it is a holistic approach that considers the emotional, spiritual, and social aspects of a person’s well-being. At Oxford Aunts, we understand that the end-of-life journey is a deeply personal and sensitive time for families. Our end-of-life care services are tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual, ensuring
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Palliative care is a type of care that supports anyone living with a terminal illness or complex condition. It addresses the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the individual and their family and aims to alleviate symptoms such as pain, nausea, and fatigue. It can be provided in various settings, including hospitals, hospices and the individual’s own home. Palliative care is often confused with hospice care, which is a form of palliative care provided to people who have a life expectancy of six months or less. However, palliative care is not limited to end-of-life care and can be provided to individuals at any stage of their illness. Some people begin palliative care when they are first diagnosed, while others wait
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