Homelium Care helps 100-year-old Sheila stay in the place she loves

When Sheila celebrated her 100th birthday, she did so surrounded by family, in the home she loves, with the people who matter most to her. Not in a care home. At home, where she belongs.

For Sheila and her daughter Georgina, that was made possible by live-in care from Homelium Care, a dedicated carer living in Sheila's home, on hand around the clock.

"It would be awful having to be living away from home," says Sheila. "It's just been lovely, really. It has worked out very well."

For Georgina, the impact has been equally life-changing. After years of worrying and sleepless nights, she finally has the peace of mind she needed.

"I could sleep again, I think that's the main thing. I could sleep and have peace of mind that I knew my mum was being really looked after. Really, really well."

Live-in care, where a professional carer lives in the family home and provides round-the-clock support, is an option many families don't consider, often assuming a care home is the only solution when needs become significant. But for many, it can offer a comparable and sometimes more affordable alternative, with the added benefit of one-to-one dedicated care in familiar surroundings.

While care homes remain the right choice for some, particularly those requiring specialist nursing or medical support, live-in care allows people like Sheila to remain in the home they know, maintaining their routines, their independence and their sense of self.

Elizabeth Room, Head of Care Operations at Homelium Care, said: "Sheila and Georgina's story is a reminder of why live-in care is so much more than a practical arrangement, it's about preserving someone's sense of self and their connection to the life they've built. We're incredibly proud to be part of their journey."

Homelium Care has been named a Top 20 Large Home Care Group in the UK for both 2025 and 2026 by homecare.co.uk, with a review score of 9.6 out of 10, based entirely on feedback from the families it supports.

Families considering live-in care are invited to get in touch for a free, no-obligation care assessment. New clients also receive 2 hours of complimentary home care.

Contact the Homelium team on 0333 3448 677 or visit their website, www.homelium.com