Brain Injury and Neurological Support
The impact of a brain injury or neurological condition can vary considerably from one person to another.
Changes may affect mobility, memory, communication, behaviour, fatigue, concentration, confidence or the ability to manage everyday activities independently.
For some people, live-in support can make it possible to continue living at home while receiving the practical assistance they require.
Support Based Around the Person
Someone living with an acquired brain injury may require a very different type of support from somebody living with Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis or another neurological condition.
The arrangement should therefore reflect the individual rather than simply the diagnosis. Depending on the person and the agreement made with the carer, support may include:
- Personal care & mobility
- Meal preparation
- Household activities
- Appointments
- Maintaining routines
- Companionship
- Community activities
- Communication support
- Prompting & organisation
- Support following rehabilitation
Relevant Experience Matters
Families and clients can search Grace & Goodwill profiles for carers whose previous experience may be relevant to the individual's circumstances.
Profiles allow clients to consider the person behind the experience as well, including their interests, personality, background, communication style and availability.
The client or family decides who they would like to consider.
Support Following Sudden Change
Brain injury can sometimes create an immediate need for support, particularly after stroke, trauma, rehabilitation or hospital discharge.
Where support is required urgently, Grace & Goodwill can help identify available carers for the family to consider.
Where a suitable carer is available and arrangements can be completed, a live-in carer may be able to start within 24 hours.