Moving a loved one into a residential care home like Cleeve Lodge is a major decision, for this can involve some upheaval and may be an emotionally taxing decision as well.
At the same time, taking this step can ensure that an individual who is suffering from dementia or simply very frail can receive all the specialist care they need.
Making the decision isn’t simple, but some signs can help you to decide when it is best for them to move into a care home:
- When they cannot live safely in their current home, for example, when falls could lead to serious injury, or they have to navigate steep stairs
- They are increasingly unable to care for themselves through maintaining hygiene or feeding themselves properly
- They are lonely and isolated
- You are struggling to provide the care they need
How Can Dementia Impact Care Home Decisions?
Often, the hardest time is when dementia takes effect, as this is a degenerative condition. Initially, affected individuals may be able to cope at home, but gradually the capacity to do so will diminish.
Behavioural changes, a lack of self-care and unexplained injuries can offer a clue that something is amiss. Moreover, you don’t have to try to work it all out by yourself. Such signs should be a signal for you to seek professional advice from your GP and others.
At the same time, while some people with dementia do remain in their homes, the Alzheimer’s Society notes that there can be various common problems that caregivers could struggle to deal with, including:
- Incontinence
- Aggressive behaviour
- Neglecting to take medicines
- Difficulty eating and drinking
When making these decisions, the one thing you can be sure of is that in our care home, your loved one will receive exactly the level of specialised care from our professional staff that they need, giving you the peace of mind that they will live in dignity and safety.