When you realise a loved one has become older and needs extra support, you may turn to the idea of care homes. It can be a tricky decision to make, though, especially if your loved one is particularly independent. You don’t want them to lose their autonomy in any way!
The good news is that care homes are only increasing in quality over the years, with more and more focus on empowering residents and ensuring their personal needs are met. Keep reading to learn more about how care homes are empowering seniors to thrive.
Promoting Independence
Having independence in old age is important. Often, even if some mobility functions have deteriorated, the mind is still there, and people like to be in charge of themselves. That’s why care homes are focusing more on promoting independence, which means taking care of individual needs where necessary (such as providing support with meals or bathing) while also ensuring residents have control over their day and what they want to do. Residents feel far more empowered when they have a choice over their lifestyle, levels of care, and routines.
Tailored Care Plans
Of course, one of the main points of a care home is that they offer care where needed. Care homes are becoming much more specific about the type of care on offer, ensuring it’s tailored enough to meet residents’ needs. In turn, residents are more able to thrive. Take Signature at Reigate Grange as an example. Not only does the care home provide a range of activities to suit everyone’s different preferences, but they also offer very tailored care plans so that each resident receives bespoke care, ensuring they can live the best life possible.
Daily Activities
People thrive when they do what they love. More and more, care homes are offering a wide range of daily activities, including appropriate workouts for the elderly, to meet the various needs and preferences of residents. Rather than having one main activity for everyone to participate in, they offer different activities that residents can partake in if it suits them. For example, residents may have the opportunity to paint, read, garden, or take a walk on the same day. That way, it’s up to the residents what they want to do – they have control.
Bespoke Facilities
Care homes need to cater to all in order for all residents to thrive. The ones that have bespoke facilities manage this far better. For example, a care home might offer a couple’s room for those who come to the residence in pairs, or there may be a dementia-friendly area for residents living with dementia. These tailored, specific facilities enable residents to thrive in their own right.
Care Homes are Moving Forward
It’s clear that care homes are addressing previous issues and moving forward to ensure the happiness and comfort of everyone living there. It’s not just about taking care of physical needs – it’s also about empowering residents so they can thrive. With more activities on offer, more focus on independence, and bespoke care and facilities, care homes are able to manage just that.
