Arthritis is a condition that causes inflammation in the joints, commonly affecting the hands, knees, hips, feet, or spine in older adults. Symptoms can come and go or gradually worsen over time, and may be more noticeable in cold or damp weather. Although there are over 100 types of arthritis, many cause similar day-to-day symptoms.
Arthritis can cause debilitating pain and may make everyday tasks more difficult. Patricia White’s offers bespoke, comprehensive live-in and visiting arthritis care to help individuals live well at home with independence and dignity.
What is Arthritis Care at Home?
Arthritis is a condition that causes joint pain, stiffness and inflammation, used to describe more than 100 different diseases that can impact joints and connective tissues. There are several types of arthritis, including osteoarthritis, inflammatory arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Arthritis can severely affect mobility, mental health and independence. Symptoms can come and go, causing ‘flare-ups’ at any time. Some individuals experience flare-ups every few days, while others live with consistent discomfort.
Many people diagnosed with arthritis can still live well independently at home. Arthritis care at home focuses on providing support to individuals experiencing symptoms, assisting with daily activities, and managing symptoms.
Live-in and visiting arthritis care helps more people remain comfortable in their homes, allowing them to continue their normal lives with the help of a respectful and supportive carer.
Bespoke Arthritis Care at Home with Patricia White’s
At Patricia White’s, we pride ourselves on providing bespoke, compassionate arthritis care to clients. We’ll carefully match you with a fully trained, experienced carer, depending on your needs, preferences and wishes. As symptoms progress, we’ll adapt your care plan to ensure you always receive the best standard of care.
Our arthritis care service includes:
Our carers can provide regular reminders to ensure you don’t miss a dose of medication, preventing symptoms from flaring up due to previous medications wearing off.
We can help with your PT and OT routines, encouraging participation and providing support with difficult or uncomfortable movements.
We can support daily monitoring of pain and provide assistance, creating a record for you to share with your specialist to ensure your management strategies are effective.
We’ll support you as you move around the home to ensure you can live independently, even during flare-ups.
Our experienced carers can provide advice on lifestyle adaptations and assistive devices to make living at home with arthritis more manageable.
Along with personal care, a Patricia White’s carer can also provide assistance with a range of tasks at home, including:
- Assistance with daily routines, such as dressing, bathing and oral hygiene
- Household tasks, including light cleaning, laundry and ironing
- Nutrition support and cooking
- Support with running errands, such as shopping and filling prescriptions
- Transport to and from appointments
- Companionship and emotional support
Types of Arthritis Care Patricia White’s Offers
We provide individualised care plans for all of our clients, ensuring that you and your loved ones are fully supported. Arthritis is often considered a progressive condition, which is why it’s so important to utilise our adaptive care plan to cater to your current and future needs.
Our arthritis care is delivered by compassionate, fully trained carers with experience in managing flare-ups and pain. Depending on the severity of your symptoms, you may require comprehensive live-in care to assist with confident mobility and daily routines.
Alternatively, some individuals with arthritis find that they only need a few visits from a visiting carer a week to help with larger tasks, such as running errands and attending appointments.
Patricia White’s is here to help create the perfect care plan for your evolving needs and symptoms. We’ll adapt our support to your daily needs and abilities, ensuring care you can count on.
Benefits of Patricia White’s Arthritis Care at Home
Receiving care from Patricia White’s brings several benefits for individuals with arthritis, including:
Home care ensures you can continue living the way you want, with the support of a compassionate carer, encouraging your independence rather than taking over. At Patricia White’s, we treat all of our clients with the utmost respect and dignity.
Arthritis can be highly disruptive, especially with flare-ups coming and going. Our adaptive care plans can support you when you need it most, minimising disruption and helping you maintain control.
Care at home allows you to remain surrounded by your familiar belongings for longer, enabling you to confidently continue your usual routines with the support of a trusted caregiver. We alleviate all stress associated with moving into a care facility.
Arthritis care aims to alleviate symptoms and provide quality comfort at home, ultimately improving quality of life through enhanced independence and confidence.
Arthritis can stop you from doing the things you enjoy, potentially leading to feelings of loneliness and isolation. A live-in or visiting care can provide reliable companionship and emotional support when it’s needed most.
Home care is often cost-effective for individuals with arthritis, as you only pay for the services you require. One-on-one care also ensures you receive your carer’s undivided attention.
Our fully trained carers are on hand to provide expert advice on pain management, daily exercises, and monitoring of flare-ups and progressing symptoms. They can provide reassurance and advice at home should you have any concerns.
Who is Arthritis Care Beneficial For?
Arthritis care is suitable for individuals who have been diagnosed with arthritis or similar symptoms. Whether you’re experiencing frequent symptoms that interfere with your daily life or sporadic flare-ups, we can provide compassionate and comforting care.
You may choose to consider Patricia White’s arthritis care if you:
- Notice symptoms becoming stronger and more disruptive
- Struggle to move around the home confidently
- Are changing management treatment and need assistance with side effects
- Live alone
Talk to Our Dedicated Team of Experts Today
The standards set by Patricia White 30 years ago still apply today. Call our experienced team today on 01293 224712 to discuss your home care needs and receive a free, no-obligation quotation.
Or feel free to send us a message using our online enquiry form. A member of our expert care team will respond as soon as possible, typically within 24 hours.
