Leaving the comfort and familiarity of your own home and staying at a completely new place is a big physical and emotional challenge for older people. Even their family members go through the same dilemma.

But, today after reading this blog post, it will become clear that opting for residential health care services are much more beneficial for dependent elderly members’ overall well-being. Here are some benefits you can look forward to.

1. Professional and personalized care: Depending on individual care required, a personalized care plan is developed in consultation with the patient and highly-trained and skilled staff takes care of the person’s personal and clinical needs like bathing, eating, medication, health checkups, etc. While in residential aged care centres, patients can have the peace of mind that they are being taken care of by the best professionals in the field and that each of their changing needs is being catered to with utmost care.
2. Support with day-to-day tasks: The benefit of living in a residential care centre is that daily household chores like cleaning, cooking, laundry and gardening are taken care of and you will be provided meals and refreshments on time. Also, if you have any specific dietary requirements, a dietitian will work with you and your provider in your meal planning. Also, if there are certain medical, cultural or religious beliefs associated with your food choice, you simply need to inform that while moving to the care centre.
3. Family and other social connections: Fraternity at the aged care centres along with providing allied health services, also offers a plethora of activities for its elderly residents to help them connect with society, meet new people and make new friends. This is done for their social and mental well being. Also, the residents stay connected with their friends and families with phone calls, video calls, regular visits and special outings with them if their health allows.
4. Comfortable accommodation: When moving to a residential aged care facility, you have the option to choose your care suite. You may choose a private suite or shared and a private bathroom or shared one. Some suites may have necessary furnishings like bed, side table, desk, wardrobe, drawers, photos, keepsakes. You may also be allowed to take your favourite piece of furniture if your selected room size allows it.
5. Medical and health care services: These centres also help you manage your healthcare. It includes taking care of scheduling doctor’s appointments, obtaining prescribed medicines, specialist sessions like physiotherapy, podiatry services and consultation with dieticians.

Final Thoughts

So, before making a move, consider all your options, like the nearest residential health care centre to your loved ones home, the severity of your physical and medical condition, financial resources and then step into the new world of specialized care and personal well being.