Arthritis Care

Arthritis home care is tailored to the individual, but often includes help with washing, dressing, and moving safely, plus support with meals, housework, and Medication Management. It can also involve companionship, support to attend appointments, and practical advice on pacing activities to reduce pain and fatigue.

Helpful adaptations include grab rails, raised toilet seats, perching stools in the kitchen, bath boards, non-slip mats, lever taps, and easy-grip utensils. Simple changes, like rearranging cupboards so heavy items are at waist height, can also reduce strain. Carers can highlight problem areas and suggest practical solutions.

Yes. Gentle, regular movement can actually help manage arthritis symptoms. Carers can encourage short walks, support with prescribed exercises, and help structure the day so there’s time and energy for activity. They’ll always work within comfort levels, watching for signs of over-tiredness or increasing pain.

The first step is a friendly conversation about your situation and what’s proving most difficult. We’ll then arrange an assessment to understand needs, preferences, routines, and mobility. Together, we’ll design a care plan that fits around your life, with the flexibility to adjust as things change.

Carers can provide gentle prompts and reminders so medications are taken as prescribed, help collect prescriptions, and support with creams or gels where appropriate. They can also encourage following any exercises recommended by professionals and help you notice patterns in side-effects or flares to discuss at appointments.

Arthritis often fluctuates, so care needs to be adaptable. We can increase or reduce visit length and frequency, adjust tasks on bad days, and build in more rest time during flares. Regular reviews ensure the care plan keeps pace with changing needs and respects your loved one’s preferences.

Signs include struggling with everyday tasks, more frequent falls or near-misses, wearing the same clothes for days, skipped meals, or avoiding outings because of pain. If you notice they’re exhausted, anxious about movement, or relying heavily on family, extra home care support could be very helpful.

While care can’t cure arthritis, it can ease symptoms. Support with pacing, warm baths or showers, gentle movement, and timely medication can reduce flare-ups. By taking over heavy or repetitive tasks, carers also protect painful joints, helping your loved one feel more comfortable and less worn out.

Our role is to complement, not replace, family support. Carers can take on physically demanding or time-consuming tasks, giving you space to be a partner, son, daughter, or friend again. Many families find that bringing in professional help actually strengthens relationships and reduces stress on everyone.

We proudly provide high-quality home care across the East Midlands, in an around the towns and cities detailed below.