How Help with Self-Care Can Support Independent Living
For people living with a disability, daily tasks and personal care can be challenging. And if you’re their parent, carer, or loved one, you know just how important it is for them to feel confident, capable, and in control of their own life.
At Isla Care, we're passionate about helping individuals develop life skills, grow in independence, and feel empowered. Through supportive, personalised self-care assistance, we help people:
Build confidence
There's more to self-care than just brushing your teeth or getting dressed—it's about creating and maintaining routines that bring structure, purpose, and a sense of achievement to everyday life.
Isla Care’s Assistance with Self-Care helps individuals build these important routines in a way that supports their independence and helps them feel in control of their day. This might include:
Establishing a personal hygiene routine
Learning how to use the toilet independently
Managing personal grooming and health
These are tasks many of us take for granted, but for someone learning them for the first time, having a calm and supportive worker by their side can make a big difference.
Build everyday life skills
Part of living independently is about knowing how to manage a house and take care of all the responsibilities that come with running a home—like cooking, cleaning and budgeting. At Isla Care, we provide practical help so individuals can build life skills such as:
Meal planning and grocery shopping
Preparing healthy meals
Budgeting and managing money
Cleaning and doing the washing
Learning these skills helps individuals develop a strong sense of self-worth. We’ve seen the pride that comes from planning a week of meals or cooking dinner for the first time. These everyday wins are more than chores—they’re confidence boosters.
Learn to communicate and connect
Learning how to communicate is key to living an independent life. Our support workers help individuals build their communication skills, so they can express themselves clearly and connect with the world around them.
This could include communicating with service providers, navigating support networks and learning how to use public transport. While these things may seem minor, for someone living with a disability they represent big steps.
Isla Care: Tailored support with a personalised approach
Every person we support is unique, and so is our approach. We invest time to understand each individual’s goals, strengths, and challenges to create a plan that works for them.
Whether it’s working towards specific self-care goals, learning to manage medication, or building budgeting skills, we’re there every step of the way - celebrating progress and encouraging ongoing growth.
Ready to take the next step?
If you want to help your loved one live more independently, Isla Care is here to support you. Our self-care assistance and life skills services are compassionate, practical, and designed to help individuals live their best lives.
Get in touch with Isla Care today to learn more.
