At Be Independent Home Care we understand the vast majority of people in Ireland want to stay in their own home and remain independent and connected to their communities.  We are passionate in our belief that every person has the right to remain in their own home by accessing quality homecare and home help support.

Often our clients simply need help with the small things like washing, dressing or getting out and about and as our services range from just a few hours a day up to 24 hours care, this allows you to decide how much or how little assisted living care you would like.

Benefits of in-home care include:

• Retain independence. Allows individuals requiring care and support to retain their independence and individuality. Simple things like having a companion to go shopping with can make all the difference.
• Stay connected to friends, family and the community. There aren't any visiting hours at home and the number of visitors allowed at any one time is not limited. Additionally pets are not a problem.
• Stay healthier. Research shows people stay healthier and recover quicker from illness in the comfort of their own home.
• Minimise the risk of infection.  Hospital acquired infections are becoming an increasing risk in nursing homes and hospitals. Staying at home means avoiding this risk.
• Avoid the emotional stress of moving to a new place with new people and a new routine. Maintaining continuity leads to psychological wellbeing.
• Individualized care tailored to your needs.
• One-on-one care means the caregiver is always available to help with activities of daily living.
• Healthy and nutritional meals. A carer can make healthy and nutritional meals and if necessary keep a close eye on the amount of food eaten by the elderly person.
• Transportation. A carer can accompany the client out and about and to and from various appointments they may have.
• More cost effective: With few exceptions, home care is a more cost effective in comparison to residential care. The service is the most tax efficient method of accessing care – up to 41% tax relief can be claimed by the person paying the bill. HSE grants are also available.

Home Care for the older client: In a recent survey over 90% of older people stated that their greatest fear was ending up in residential care.