At some point, you or a loved one may require extra support to continue living comforta. This is true for millions of older adults across the United Kingdom. For many, staying home whilst receiving support is the ideal scenario and provides an important balance; cosy surroundings, a familiar environment and assistance when needed. To help you decide the form of home care that best suits you, we’ve compared the two most popular types, live-in care and hourly care. What is hourly care? Both live-in care and hourly care are designed to improve quality of life for older people living at home. The biggest difference between the two services is the length of time a carer will spend with you at ...