We provide participants with disability-related assistance to help them live as independently as possible while ensuring they have access to support when needed, including round-the-clock care. These services are aimed at individuals who require a higher level of support due to thei disability and focus on promoting independence, community engagement, and personal development.
Ade Care Services Focus on Key Aspects of Supported Independent Living (SIL):
* Accommodation and Daily Living Support: SIL provides support for participants living in shared or individual accommodation. It helps with everyday tasks such as cooking, cleaning, personal care, and managing household activities.
* Building Independence: The primary focus of SIL is to foster the participant’s independence. Support staff work with individuals to develop skills in personal care, money management, meal preparation, and other daily activities to help them live more independently.
* Tailored Support Plans: Each participant has an individualised support plan based on their unique needs and goals. SIL services are flexible and can be adapted over time as the participant’s needs evolve, promoting continuous growth in self-sufficiency.
* Support in a Safe Living Environment: SIL aims to create a safe and supportive home environment where participants feel secure and confident. Support workers ensure that the participant’s health, safety, and well-being are prioritised.
24/7 Supports within SIL:
* Continuous Care: For participants who require ongoing, high-level support, 24/7 care ensures assistance is available around the clock. This includes both active support during the day and overnight care, whether it be active assistance or passive overnight support (sleepovers).
* Crisis Management: In case of emergencies, participants have access to immediate assistance. Support workers are trained to handle medical or behavioural crises and ensure the participant’s safety at all times.
* Overnight and Daytime Support: Depending on the participant’s needs, 24/7 support may include active overnight support, where staff remain awake and alert, or sleepover support, where staff are available if needed during the night.
* Enhanced Quality of Life: Having 24/7 support helps participants maintain a higher quality of life, providing them with reassurance and the ability to participate in activities, manage health needs, and engage in community life with the confidence that support is always available.
Benefits of SIL and 24/7 Supports:
* Promoting Independence: Participants are encouraged to do as much as they can for themselves, with support staff stepping in where necessary. This approach helps to build life skills and confidence.
* Community Participation: SIL services often include support for participants to engage in their local community, attend social events, and participate in activities that foster a sense of belonging and inclusion.
* Individualised Care: SIL offers highly personalised support that is adapted to the participant’s lifestyle, preferences, and goals. Whether the individual prefers to live alone or in a shared environment, their support plan will reflect their choices.
* Improved Safety and Well-being: With 24/7 support, participants have access to immediate care, ensuring their physical and emotional well-being is continuously monitored and supported.
Hypothetically, a participant with complex physical and cognitive disabilities may require assistance with all aspects of daily living, including personal care, meal preparation, and medication management. Under SIL, they would live in a supported home, either alone or with housemates, with 24/7 support provided by trained staff. The participant’s independence would be encouraged through skill-building activities, but staff would be available around the clock to assist with tasks they cannot complete on their own and to handle any emergencies.
How SIL and 24/7 Supports Benefit Participants:
* Increased Independence: By having structured support, participants can focus on developing essential life skills while receiving help where needed.
* Peace of Mind: Participants and their families can feel secure knowing that help is available at all times, especially during the night or in emergencies.
* Personal Growth: SIL services support participants in achieving their personal goals, whether that means learning new skills, participating more in the community, or improving their health and well-being.
In summary, Supported Independent Living (SIL) with 24/7 Support that Ade Care Services renders, provides the necessary care and assistance for individuals with disabilities to live independently while ensuring their health, safety, and well-being are always supported. This comprehensive service model fosters personal growth, independence, and community engagement.