It is hard for grown-up children, or even grown-up grandchildren, when their elderly relatives cannot be managed at home, and they need to be moved into a nursing or care home.
This seems bleak, and for many people, it can cause a twinge in their consciences. However, in situations such as this, this is often when all other avenues have been explored, and this is considered the last resort.
So, while it may feel awful at first, here are some of the top ways that moving an elderly relative into care can be beneficial for them.
Adapted Housing
You have put up the rails and put in the stair gates, but it hasn’t been enough. This is often the case and, if you live in rented housing with your elderly relative, it may be difficult to put in all of the modifications that are needed.
When you look into a Signature Care Home in Reigate, you will see that one of the main areas that makes it different from even the most adapted house is that there are more adaptations built into the property. There are more grab rails, ramps, and even lifts. This can make a world of difference if you are looking for a safe place for your elderly relative to live.
Friends Onsite!
Loneliness in the elderly is no joke, and when it comes to helping them to socialize, there are plenty of people living in the care home for them to talk to. Indeed, any care home will encourage its residents to socialize, even if they have specialized needs, such as having dementia or recovering from a stroke. This means that your relative will have all the friends that they need onsite without needing to travel.
24 Hour Care
It is often the case that someone may need to move to a care home because they have complex health needs, either related to their mental or physical health. A core benefit from everyone’s point of view is that there are nurses and support workers at home 24 hours a day, meaning that your loved one will have 24-hour nursing care, should they need it. This can create peace of mind for relatives as if there is an accident at home, your loved one will get care immediately.
Good Quality Food
Care home food is not the same as hospital food (sorry hospitals!) and the menus are targeted towards an older group, to ensure that they are not eating food laced with salt, sugar and fat. Indeed, if your elderly loved one has a health issue which may mean they need a different range of foods, the care home will be able to offer and cook this for them. Great!
Activities Every Day
Inactivity is a big issue for older people who live at home, and unsurprisingly, it can cause them to stagnate mentally. Not great! All care homes have activities to keep their minds active, such as knitting, gardening, art, pottery, and, of course, outings.
