Home Care Help: Getting Ready for Support at Home
Bringing a loved one home from hospital or aged care can feel overwhelming, especially when extra support is needed straight away. The key is to prepare early, ask for the right advice and make the home as safe and manageable as possible for both the person receiving care and the person providing it.
Start with the right advice
Speak with a medical or allied health professional when specific equipment or care guidance is needed. That is especially important if there are transfer risks, high support needs or uncertainty about what should be in place before discharge.
Think about safety for everyone
Home care is not only about the person receiving support. It also needs to work for family members, carers and anyone else assisting day to day. Good planning can reduce the risk of strain or injury while making routines more manageable.
Equipment may help more than expected
Specialised mobility and support equipment can make a major difference in areas such as:
- moving around the home
- getting in and out of bed
- showering and toileting
- sitting, standing and resting more comfortably
Hire can be a sensible first step
In-home care can be expensive, especially when needs are significant. Hiring equipment can be a more cost-effective option where the need is temporary, urgent or still changing.
If you are preparing for support at home, contact our team or visit our Daily Living Support page.
Need help narrowing down the right option?
If you are comparing products, planning support or working out what is likely to suit best, our team can help.