Care options to discuss

Every family and every person is different. These proposed categories help begin a conversation; they do not confirm availability or a fixed care package.

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A Metta Lotus caregiver in navy uniform standing beside a woman seated in a wheelchair by a sunlit window

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Elderly care and companionship

Considerate support focused on company, comfort, routine, and meaningful day-to-day connection.

Needs you may wish to discuss

  • Companionship and conversation
  • Support staying connected with everyday routines
  • Family communication preferences

Before arranging care, confirm

  • Preferred schedule and location
  • What support is appropriate
  • Availability and fees
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Two Metta Lotus caregivers in navy uniform accompanying a woman in a wheelchair along a bright corridor

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Daily living assistance

Practical help may be discussed for everyday activities while respecting personal choices and independence.

Needs you may wish to discuss

  • Personal routines and preferences
  • Meal-time or mobility support needs
  • Ways to encourage independence

Before arranging care, confirm

  • The agreed tasks and boundaries
  • Schedule and location
  • Availability and fees
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Two Metta Lotus caregivers in navy uniform at the bedside of a resting patient, one noting care details on a chart

03

Home nursing support

Families considering nursing support at home can discuss the person's general needs with the team.

Needs you may wish to discuss

  • The general kind of nursing support considered
  • Existing care arrangements
  • How the family wants updates

Before arranging care, confirm

  • Appropriate scope and staffing
  • Any required clinical coordination
  • Availability, location, and fees
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A Metta Lotus caregiver in navy uniform steadying a woman as she walks slowly along a corridor

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Recovery support at home

Support at home after an illness or hospital stay may be discussed around comfort, routine, and agreed needs.

Needs you may wish to discuss

  • The general support being considered
  • Current routine and mobility
  • Family involvement

Before arranging care, confirm

  • Suitable scope and boundaries
  • Schedule and communication
  • Availability and fees
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Two Metta Lotus caregivers in navy uniform attending to a patient resting comfortably in bed

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Respite support for family caregivers

Families may discuss temporary support that gives a regular caregiver time to rest or attend to other responsibilities.

Needs you may wish to discuss

  • The person's usual routine
  • What the family caregiver normally provides
  • Preferred timing

Before arranging care, confirm

  • Handover and communication
  • The agreed support period
  • Availability and fees
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Care scope, availability, location, and fees are confirmed directly with the team.