When you’re caring for your relative, it’s important to establish a routine. Your loved one needs to be able to rely on you throughout the day, and there are certain things they need. A typical day of caring for a relative might include getting them ready for the day ahead, including washing, dressing and grooming …
It’s no secret that there’s been many different stories circulating in the media regarding poor quality care in care homes. It may not be obvious to spot when you’re visiting your relative though, so it’s important to observe the environment and the employees carefully. You should always listen to what your relatives have to say, …
Different care homes will put on different activities but we’ve compiled a list below to give you an idea of the activities your family member may expect when they move to a care home: Group discussions Board games Music Dance Gardening Movie nights Bingo Baking IT Care homes shouldn’t have the look and feel of …
Even if your parent or grandparent is living out their final years in a care home, there’s still an important role to play in their wellbeing. It’s your duty to learn what they need on a daily basis, and it’s up to you to make sure the tasks get done. You will have to make …
Paying for elderly homes is a costly endeavour for both families and society in general, and it is made even more so by the complication of degenerate diseases like alzheimer’s disease. This and other degenerate diseases represent a significant cost to society in terms of both care and on-going treatment, and successfully curing those conditions …
