Finding Freedom: 3 Benefits of Supported Independent Living for Families
Caring for a family member with a disability can be a challenging responsibility that requires immense effort and dedication. It involves providing constant assistance to help them navigate daily life, which can take a toll on both the caregiver and the person with a disability. However, there are options available that can make life easier for everyone involved. Supported Independent Living is one such option that can provide relief for families while ensuring their loved ones receive the care they need. In this blog, we will explore the benefits of Supported Independent Living for families of those with disabilities, and how it can positively impact their lives.
What is SIL?
Supported Independent Living (SIL) provides families with the necessary support and assistance that enables your loved one with a disability to live as independently as possible. We offer boutique, luxury accommodation options for Supporting Independent Living on the Sunshine Coast where your loved one is able to experience and enjoy a happy, healthy and independent life. We help them develop a range of life skills, build their support network and integrate into a supportive, compassionate community.
Guests enjoying our Supported Independent Living facilities will have 24/7 access to a dedicated carer onsite who can cater to a wide spectrum of disabilities, and offer support so all of our guests' needs are met. We also offer the option of daily chef-prepared meals so our guests can enjoy healthy, balanced meals when they do not want to cook independently. Set in beautiful locations throughout the Sunshine Coast, our SIL accommodation has been designed with heart and purpose-built and retrofitted to cater to our guests.
This program allows people with disabilities to gain a sense of freedom and independence as they and their carers, age.
Benefits of Supported Independent Living for Families
Whilst Supported Independent Living is extremely beneficial to the individuals, it also supports the families in many ways, including:
1. Reducing Stress and Overwhelm
Our Supported Independent Living services on the Sunshine Coast can help to reduce the stress and overwhelm families experience when providing full-time care.
SIL provides the necessary support and assistance for individuals living with disabilities to live independently, meaning that family members experience reduced stress knowing trusted partners are looking after their loved ones in a purpose-built home.
When you know your loved ones are well cared for and supported in their everyday life by a team of qualified and passionate carers, families have an opportunity to focus on their own wellbeing too. By taking on the role of a primary caregiver, families may experience emotional and physical strain while caring for their loved one with a disability, and you’re not alone in experiencing this.
SIL can provide a solution to this challenge, allowing families to focus on spending quality time together and improving their overall well-being. This option can provide a more positive quality of life for both individuals with disabilities and their families.
2. Improved Relationships
With improved quality of life thanks to SIL, you can also expect to see improved relationships between families and their loved ones. The increased independence gained from SIL can allow them to focus on building a more positive relationship based on shared interests and activities.
SCaring for a family member with a disability can be a challenging responsibility that requires immense effort and dedication. It involves providing constant assistance to help them navigate daily life, which can take a toll on both the caregiver and the person with a disability. However, there are options available that can make life easier for everyone involved. Supported Independent Living is one such option that can provide relief for families while ensuring their loved ones receive the care they need. In this blog, we will explore the benefits of Supported Independent Living for families of those with disabilities, and how it can positively impact their lives.
What is SIL?
Supported Independent Living (SIL) provides families with the necessary support and assistance that enables your loved one with a disability to live as independently as possible. We offer boutique, luxury accommodation options for Supporting Independent Living on the Sunshine Coast where your loved one is able to experience and enjoy a happy, healthy and independent life. We help them develop a range of life skills, build their support network and integrate into a supportive, compassionate community.
Guests enjoying our Supported Independent Living facilities will have 24/7 access to a dedicated carer onsite who can cater to a wide spectrum of disabilities, and offer support so all of our guests' needs are met. We also offer the option of daily chef-prepared meals so our guests can enjoy healthy, balanced meals when they do not want to cook independently. Set in beautiful locations throughout the Sunshine Coast, our SIL accommodation has been designed with heart and purpose-built and retrofitted to cater to our guests.IL provides families with opportunities to be involved in their loved one's life without the stress and pressure of providing support. This regularly helps to improve relationships and increase the quality time spent together. At Lavender Co, we often see families attending community events and our Day Programs together, where they can see their loved one’s improved communication skills, independence and confidence shine.
3. Peace of Mind
At the heart of all of this is the peace of mind that our SIL services provide families, knowing their loved one is receiving the necessary support and assistance to live a full and independent life.
This can be a significant relief for families who may have previously provided all care and support themselves, and maybe feared the other options they knew of, or did not know what other options were available.
When they are no longer responsible for providing around-the-clock care to their loved ones, but know that a trained and trusted carer is, the previous benefits really show through.
Imagine knowing that your loved one is in the capable hands of trained support staff who have the necessary skills and expertise to meet their needs? It would feel pretty great wouldn’t it?
Outside of our 24/7 high quality care, we provide regular and consistent updates and communication to our guests' families regarding their loved one's progress and well-being.
Summary
We understand wholeheartedly that caring for a loved one with a disability can be a challenging and overwhelming experience for everyone involved.
We have designed our Supported Independent Living program on the Sunshine Coast to truly cater to families and individuals needing and quality care.
SIL at Lavender Co provides those with disabilities the opportunity to live independent lives whilst still getting the unique care and support that they need.
It gives families peace of mind that their loved one is happy and cared for, reducing the stress of needing to be a full-time carer and helping to improve their family relationships as they focus on spending quality time together.
If you have any questions on how we can help to support your family, please feel free to give us a call. We offer a range of disability support services, so if Supported Independent Living doesn’t sound right for you, and your family, we will find a better fit.
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