At 90, Munro Neville has lived in his own home for more than 30 years. After losing his wife in 2000, he began to feel increasingly isolated. “Several years ago, my daughter thought I needed some help with company more than anything else. I was becoming a little bit isolated,” Munro says.
Trinity Homecare matched Munro with Nancy, who visits three times a week to support with shopping, lunch, washing and ironing, but also brings companionship, warmth, and plenty of friendly banter. “Nancy has in fact filled a huge void. It was the best thing that happened to me. She’s a bedrock for my welfare. I really don’t know what it would be like without Nancy, honestly,” he adds.
When family conversations turned to assisted accommodation, Munro weighed his options carefully but decided to stay put. “I didn’t want the change away from an environment with which I’m familiar, where I have friends and the golf club… moving risked making me feel even more isolated,” he explains.
The Trinity Homecare model demonstrates that staying at home offers tangible benefits over care homes. A Trinity Homecare study found:
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97% of people would prefer to stay in their own home rather than move to a care home
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33% fewer falls with live-in care compared to residential care homes
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50% slower cognitive decline when staying in the comfort of home
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88% of clients report improved happiness and emotional wellbeing with live-in care
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79% of live-in care clients leave their home regularly, compared to 63% in a care facility
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25% fewer hip replacements with live-in care compared to care homes
Munro’s story highlights the power of personal connection. “I have a very good relationship with Nancy and I now have a much more fulfilled life,” he says.
Trinity Homecare, rated Outstanding by the CQC, champions person-centred care that protects what matters most: home, community, independence and a sense of self.
See Munro’s journey and meet Nancy in this short film: Meet Munro
