What Are The Different Benefits Of Residential Care?

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What is Residential Care?

Residential care is a common type of care, supporting older individuals within a residential home, it’s often referred to as ‘personal care’ or ‘assisted living’ and typically involves assistance with elderly care and everyday needs such as mobility, washing, dressing assistance and more.

Why is Residential Care important?

Residential care can be highly important when it comes to improving ones quality of life. If an individuals care needs can no longer be met at home, moving into a home could remove any associated worries and pressures. Living in a care home brings a variety of benefits, from safety and companionship to peace of mind knowing that your loved one is receiving the correct care as and when they need it.

A Safe and Secure Environment

As we know, the surroundings have a great impact on the quality of our lives and many residential homes would have been considerably designed for residents, helping to promote them with an independent and stress free life. Loved ones can find reassurance knowing that relatives are living within a secure and safe environment as a resident’s safety is a top priority, being protected by a variety of laws covering the provision of community care.

Social Benefits

One of the many benefits that comes with residential care is the group living aspect; living alongside other like minded individuals, where socialisation is amongst other residents. Every resident should be able to make the most of their day, no matter their age, ability or physical limitations, so it’s important to encourage residents where they can to ensure they’re still doing the activities they love, helping their mental wellbeing. A lot of residential care homes include a luxurious, all-inclusive lifestyle where they have a range of activities and facilities on offer for their residents at no extra cost. For example, landscaped gardens, in-house hair and beauty salons and some have cinemas. All care homes will do everything they can to ensure they offer residents with everything they need to live a life they deserve, with the option of enjoying their days peacefully alone, or socialising with fellow residents.

24-Hour Support from Skilled Care Staff

All homes will have dedicated, compassionate, trained staff who will provide care around the clock, making sure it’s prompt and attentive. Everyone will be fully trained and qualified, understanding how to deal with certain aspects of health conditions, taking great pride in exceptional levels of care and respect for each individual. Each individual will have their own personalised care plan which will have been created by the trained care home team.

Regular, Nutritious Meals

Drinking and eating is one of the biggest concerns in elderly people, getting the right nutrients is important during any stage, but even more so at an older age. When residents reside to a residential care home, they will be presented with delicious and diverse menus everyday; care homes will usually use local suppliers where the chef and kitchen staff take into account food preferences, cultural and dietary needs. Regular and nutritious meals play a huge part in senior care and so do the chefs, ensuring each resident enjoys a well-balances and delicious meal.

Peace of Mind

If your loved one is living in a care home, you will have a peace of mind knowing they’re safe and well looked after during all times. From having help with washing and dressing to administering medicine, all residents will have qualified staff on hand 24 hours a day.

Encouraged Independence & Identity

All staff members are dedicated to providing residents with comprehensive care which includes offering a supportive and enriching environment, a place where new friendships can form and memories can evolve. All staff members, in both care homes and nursing homes will work hard to support everyone, making sure all individuals live a happy, productive lifestyle which is unique to them and their desires.

Varying Types of Care Available

Most care homes will provide more than just residential care, some may provide specialised care such as dementia, nursing, palliative and respite care. All staff members; care assistants, qualified nurses etc will be able to provide personalised care to all, including mobility support, medication management and medical care.

Residential Care at Darcy House Care Home

At Darcy House, we’re proud to provide residential care, nursing care, dementia care and respite care. Residential care is perfect for those who need a little extra support with daily activities and personal care. We have a compassionate team of professionals who always go above and beyond to make are the needs of our residents are met. If you or a loved one receives residential care, or any other care at Darcy House, you can have a peace of mind knowing they’re provided with the highest quality of assistance in a modernised, yet secure environment.

Prior to moving in, we create a personalised care plan which allows our team to understand and cater for the individual needs of our residents and our commitment goes beyond providing care 24/7; we prioritise and offer holistic wellbeing support which creates a rich and meaningful lifestyle. The happiness, comfort and health is our top priority.

Here at Darcy House, we’re dedicated to improving the quality of life for all, through exceptional residential care. We also understand the importance of maintaining ones dignity and independence for our residents; we do this with luxury facilities, from a beautiful cafe and private gardens to an in-house hair salon and treatment room, we also have a cinema. There is truly something for everyone to use and enjoy.