As the new year begins, we often thinking about making changes, self-improvement and making time for the things we enjoy.
Being prepared for your future is one of the greatest ‘self-care’ goals you can make.
Lapis Care can provide the information and tools needed to ‘future-proof’ yourself. Prioritising your needs and extra care required, if needed, is something we should all be doing. This way you can feel at ease that big decisions are taken care of and yourself or loved ones do not need to worry.
There are a lot of things to consider when deciding on care, here we have listed a few of the main things to get you started.
Identify your wishes and preferences
Your care is exactly that YOURS, ensure to document your wishes and appoint someone to make decisions for you (if needed) using a Lasting Power of Attorney
Can you afford private care? Are you entitled to public funding?
Would like to stay at home?
Would you be willing to make adaptations to your home? How is your mobility? How many visits per day would you require?
Choosing a care company can be confusing with many different options. The Care Quality Commission is a great place to start. Read their CQC reports, look for good or outstanding ratings, this will be clearly displayed on their report, website or literature.
Reputable Care companies can also be found on the Local Authority’s Trading standards approved ‘Buy with Confidence’ scheme. Companies, such as Lapis Care, have to go through a vigorous vetting process to acquire this so that customers benefit from greater confidence in the service they are receiving.
Homecare.co.uk is also another great place to research care, it provides a detailed profile of the company and what they can provide, as well as customer reviews.
The best way to start thinking about these plans is to talk about it. Talk to your family, friends, your support network. You can also call care companies about any of your queries, and they will be happy to discuss with you. The more you know about what you want and what would work best for you, the easier your decisions will be.
Lapis Care believe forward planning is a great way to dissolve the future worries, being open and honest about what you want really does make all the difference. Having the knowledge of what you want and what you can have will always give you the best start if and when you need it.
