How Can a Live-in Carer Support Someone with an Acquired Brain Injury?

Many people with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) prefer to remain in the comfort of their own home. Familiar surroundings provide reassurance, and having a local support network of family and friends is invaluable. With 24-hour Live-in care, you receive personalised support tailored to your individual needs, helping you maintain independence and a high quality of life.

ABI is sudden and life-changing, often causing physical effects, fatigue, behavioural changes, cognitive and emotional difficulties, and communication challenges. With the expert support of a Live-in Carer, these symptoms can be safely managed at home, with guidance from healthcare professionals.

An Occupational Therapist can assess your home for any equipment needed, ensuring your environment is safe and suitable. Your Live-in Carer will be experienced with mobility aids and adaptive equipment, helping you manage the effects of your ABI and adjust to new requirements.

Support Offered by a Live-in Carer

Personal Care

• Assistance with bathing, showering, dressing, and general personal hygiene.
• Tailored support respecting your preferences and routines.

Continence Support

• Help with using the bathroom, commode, catheter, or stoma care if needed.
• Monitoring changes and supporting bladder and bowel health.

Mobility Assistance

• Supporting transfers, walking, or use of hoists and mobility aids.
• Encouraging rehabilitation exercises and providing confidence during movement.

Medication Management

• Administering medication safely, prompting when doses are due, and liaising with your GP or consultants as needed.

Domestic Support

• Light housework, laundry, gardening, and keeping the home safe and comfortable.
• Assisting with reading, correspondence, and online tasks if vision or cognitive changes occur.

Meal Preparation

• Preparing nutritious meals according to your preferences and dietary requirements.
• Supporting feeding if appetite or taste is affected.

Companionship and Emotional Support

• Conversing, watching TV, listening to music, and providing friendship.
• Encouraging social interaction and maintaining emotional wellbeing.

Pet Care

• Feeding, walking, and assisting with vet visits, reducing stress and anxiety.

Community and Activity Support

• Accompanying you to appointments, family visits, shopping, and leisure activities.
• Helping maintain social connections and participation in the community.

Physical and Cognitive Rehabilitation

• Supporting exercises and therapy recommended by physiotherapists.
• Helping with memory, communication, and processing information.
• Offering guidance for managing emotions and behavioural changes.

A Live-in Carer for ABI provides more than just practical assistance—they offer continuity of care, reassurance, and companionship, enabling you to live safely, confidently, and independently in your own home.