One of the hardest things in life is seeing a family member grow old and struggle to look after themselves. It is tough, but moving them into a care home is often the best solution and in many cases can give them a new lease of life, as well as give you peace of mind knowing that they are being looked after. You will want to do all that you can to support them during this difficult time and help them to get settled into their new home – keep reading to find out how.
Visit Regularly
Following on from this, you also need to visit regularly and encourage others to do the same. When you visit, you might want to have fun things to do and take them out for the day. If mobility is an issue, you can use a wheelchair accessible vehicle which will make it easy, comfortable and safe to drive them around.
Move-in Home Comforts
One of the most important steps to take is to make sure that their new living space feels like home. You can do this by bringing home comforts, which might include photos, furniture, ornaments and anything else that will help them to feel at home and add some personality.
Speak With Staff
It is important to spend time speaking with the staff members at the facility that will be looking after your relative. It is much easier when you know the people and develop positive relationships and can put your mind at ease knowing that they are in good hands.
Get Involved
You will always want to make the effort and get involved with what is happening at the facility and this is for both your benefit and the benefit of your family member. This might include involving yourself in the various activities that are taking place along with attending any meetings involving your relative.
Speak Often
Your relative is sure to feel anxious about moving into a care home and it is important to maintain communication, especially in the first few weeks. These days, video calls are a great way to do this, so if they do not know how to do this already then you should teach them. You may also want to make sure that other family members and friends are keeping in close contact too.
Moving a loved one into a care facility is hard, but these tips will hopefully help both you and them and help them to feel settled sooner rather than later. These facilities can often provide a new lease of life and ensure that they get the care and attention that is needed, but it is important to still make an effort and to maintain close communication at all times.
