Receiving care at home can greatly improve the quality of life of people living with frailty.
Ageing and frailty often go hand in hand. As people grow older, everyday tasks like cooking, cleaning, and moving safely around the house can become more difficult. Many elderly people benefit from extra help at home that supports independence and confidence.
This is where frailty home care can make a real difference. Frailty home care services offer practical support that fits around someone’s daily life, helping them stay in their own home for longer.
Tiggo Care provides person-centred care for older people living with frailty, assisting them with daily tasks that have become more difficult to manage, from washing and dressing to household chores and errands. With help at home, clients can often avoid moving into a care home.
The right frailty home care can also reduce the need for emergency services. When support for people living at home is organised early, it may reduce the risk of falls and unnecessary hospital admissions, and help people feel more secure and comfortable.
Older adults with frailty find it harder to recover from accidents and illness. This is where Tiggo Care can help. Our care assistants can help older people get back on their feet after an accident or illness.
With home help in place, people can often be discharged from hospital more quickly, returning to a more comfortable environment and avoiding complications such as hospital-acquired infections.
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There are roughly 5.5 million people aged over 65 years of age living with frailty in the UK.
Frailty is one of the most common symptoms of ageing.65% of people aged 95 and over live with frailty. The condition is more common among women than men. People living with frailty are at a higher risk of disability, care home admission, hospitalisation, and death. Therefore, people with frailty must be vigilant to stay healthy and avoid accidents.
Frailty describes a reduced ability to recover from illness or injury. Many people with frailty experience reduced strength, slower movement, and increased risk of falls. This can affect physical health, mental health, and confidence, especially for those living alone.
Frailty can range from mild to moderate or severe. People with severe frailty are more likely to need regular help and are at greater risk of being admitted to hospital after a fall or illness. Some people with frailty may need to stay in hospital longer or be transferred to an acute hospital for more intensive or specialist treatment.
Mobility challenges are common. These challenges can increase social isolation, limit activity, and negatively affect wellbeing. Without the right support, people may rely more on emergency care or hospital care, even when help at home could be more appropriate.
The British Geriatrics Society highlights the importance of identifying frailty early and putting support in place. A comprehensive geriatric assessment can help healthcare professionals understand a person’s medical, functional, psychological, and social needs. This approach is supported by clinical guidance and evidence from systematic reviews.
Many people with frailty prefer to stay in familiar surroundings rather than move into care homes. Remaining in one's own home helps people feel more confident and comfortable, especially when routines and surroundings are well-known. This is one of the key reasons families explore frailty home care.
Frailty home care offers people support that fits around their daily lives. It focuses on practical help, companionship, and safety while supporting independence. This approach plays an important role in improving care and maintaining dignity for frail older people.
Key benefits of frailty home care services include:
Falls are a common concern for older people living with frailty. After a fall, anxiety can increase, activity can decrease, and health can decline. Organising home care to prevent falls in older people can greatly improve their quality of life and life expectancy. Early frailty home care can reduce pressure on the hospital and limit unplanned hospital admissions.
Frailty home care also supports care planning for the future. This may include advance care planning, where people discuss and record their preferences for future treatment and support, including where they would prefer to receive care and whether they want to be admitted to hospital if their condition worsens. Clear planning supports shared decision-making between the person, their family, and the wider team delivering care.
Support at home can include practical changes that improve safety. Bathroom aids, mobility equipment, and simple home adaptations can make everyday tasks easier. Assistive technology such as personal alarms can provide reassurance and help people access urgent care quickly if needed.
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We understand, first-hand how important it is to secure flexible and bespoke home care for your loved one.
“Tiggo Care is born out of my own personal experiences, following my struggle to find suitable care for my parents, both of whom lived with rare diseases..."
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At Tiggo Care we understand how precious your loved one is to you and how unique they are. We also appreciate how overwhelming it can be to research and source the most suitable type of care.
We fundamentally believe that there is no ‘one size fits all’ care package and like to work with you and your loved one to understand your specific requirements. We’ll then create a tailored care package and match your relative with their ideal carer.
Unlike some other care providers, we are fully regulated by the Care Quality Commission. This means we are regularly inspected, rated and audited to ensure we are a safe, effective, caring, responsive and well led organisation, committed to delivering the best possible care.
We’re also proud members of the Homecare Association, the U.K’s membership body for home care providers, which holds organisations to a high set of standards and requests them to abide by a strict code of practice
At Tiggo Care, all of our carers undergo a rigorous recruitment and induction process. They are fully vetted and background checked, with all references followed up. Our carers undertake their training on the best eLearning system currently available within the UK care market, ensuring they are well placed to deliver the best possible service. Specialist training courses such as moving and handling, medications and basic life support are also completed by our carers face to face, as we feel these courses are more effective when delivered in person.
If you like what you've read and are ready to access one of our care services or perhaps just have some questions, please follow our simple 3 step process below.
Send us some additional information about your request by emailing us or by using the form below. Alternatively, if you would prefer to speak with someone directly, please feel free to call us.
Our care manager will arrange a free consultation with you at your loved one’s home to better understand your requirements, create a personalised care plan and pair your loved one with a suitable carer.
And that’s it. You’re all set! We’ll introduce you to your loved one’s carer and the whole team, who’ll be able to provide you with all the ongoing support you’ll need.
Some patients may begin to struggle with daily tasks such as washing, cooking, or moving safely around the home. Families may notice increased falls, missed meals, or difficulty managing routines, which can increase risk over time. Identifying people with fraility early means services can support people before problems escalate. Early support can also reduce unnecessary pressure on hospitals and wider health and care services.
Someone with severe frailty may struggle to stand, climb stairs, or move safely without help. They may rely on others for most daily activities and be at higher risk of being admitted to the hospital after illness or a fall. In these situations, coordinated support for people living at home can help reduce repeated admissions. Ongoing monitoring helps identify patients who may need changes to their care plan.
Frailty can contribute to loneliness, anxiety, and low mood, especially for patients living alone. Regular companionship and consistent routines can reduce social isolation and support emotional wellbeing. Domiciliary carers are often the first point of contact and play a key role in recognising changes and supporting people early. Their presence helps support people living at home while strengthening links with their community.
Many frail older people prefer to remain at home when it is safe to do so. With the right community care and social care, people can often continue living with frailty in familiar surroundings. Home-based support can reduce unnecessary stays in care homes and protect independence. Care decisions should always consider the importance of comfort, safety, and personal wishes.
Effective care for people identified as frail usually starts with a Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA), a holistic assessment of an older person’s medical, functional, psychological, and social capabilities. It’s one of several tools used by healthcare professionals within primary care or the wider health and care system to understand the needs of an elderly person. This assessment may include input from a consultant geriatrician, an advanced clinical practitioner, and members of a multidisciplinary clinical team. Together they identify a person’s health and care needs, determine overall responsibility for care, and develop a care plan. Support is then coordinated through integrated neighbourhood teams and care plans aligned with local priorities and the person’s unique needs.
Acute care may be required when there is sudden illness, injury, or a significant change in condition. In these situations, people may need assessment in hospital, access to emergency care, or short-term monitoring through a virtual ward. Clear advance care planning helps ensure their preferences about hospital admission are understood across the care system. Effective coordination can reduce reliance on ambulance crews and ensure the right response at the right time.
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