When you or a loved one need to decide which of the care homes you want to live in, you may have a number of concerns that come to mind. It’s completely normal, and you should make sure you ask these questions…
Firstly, if you or your loved one have a condition that requires you to move into one of the care homes in your area, you should ask if their nurses specialize in the care of that particular condition. Furthermore, ask if the staff have experience with the condition and whether or not they will continue to train their nurses in new techniques.
This is a contributed post and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Meet The Harris Family.
What To Ask
You’ll also want to make sure, whether it’s residential or nursing care, that you or your loved one is going to be treated with care and compassion, so there’s a feeling of ease. Will they also help you or your loved one to achieve a certain level of independence too? What kind of activities does this care home put on for its residential guests? Do they, if possible, conduct outings and trips? Do they provide high-quality food or just standard catering? Also, do they offer a person-centered care service? Will they involve residents in their decisions? Will they involve the family? And, finally, one of the most important questions to ask relates to the interests of you or your loved one – will staff do everything possible to help you or your loved one to continue to enjoy an activity or pastime?
What To Expect
When looking for a care home, it’s typical to expect the worst. We hear so many horror stories about nursing care, including nursing home abuse, so it can be hard to know what to expect for your loved one. Well, we’re here to give you the good news.
There are so many positives for your loved one to look forward to when they move into one of the residential care homes. Firstly, there is companionship. While you no doubt have guilt about a loved one moving into a home, perhaps their social life is suffering. Moving into residential care can see them move in with a number of people their age, who understand them and have a lot of shared memories of events. This can be further bolstered by group activities, exercises and even outings. Many people who move into residential care fear the worst – but, within a couple of months, they’re having the time of their lives!
There’s also no need to clean too, nor is there a need to go to the doctors. A quality care home will have services on-site – including a doctor, a dentist, a physiotherapist and even a hairdressers. And, with 24-hour care in place, you can rest assured that your loved one is getting support in a well-kept environment. They’ll also get all their meals prepared for them – some premier care homes even have their own chefs.
