When Should You Consider A Residential Care Home?

How To Know It’s The Right Time For Residential Care
At Jackman’s Lodge, we understand it may be difficult to know if it’s the right time to consider residential care for your loved one. It can also be an emotional time; it is a big step and often a decision that is hard to make. You want to make sure your loved one will have everything they need and that they are going to be happy and comfortable in their chosen residential care home. Our compassionate team will do everything they can to assure you that your loved one will be looked after during their time at our residential care home in Surrey.
Asking for advice and putting a plan in place early can make the change of moving to a residential care home a lot less stressful. We’ve put together some information about how to know when you should consider residential care for your loved one.
Improving Quality Of Life
If your loved one is feeling lonely at home, moving into a residential home could be everything they need to feel less isolated. Perhaps they are missing the company of a loved one that has recently passed and are having trouble adjusting to life without them.
At Jackman’s Lodge, we are proud to be able to provide social activities for our elderly care residents. We encourage all of our residents to continue pursuing their passions and hobbies from within our residential care home. Your loved one will be able to choose which activities they’d like to take part in and are completely in control of their social life. With our strong sense of community, they will never feel alone. If you would like to read more about the activities we offer at our residential care home in Surrey, click here.
Struggling With Daily Tasks
If daily living tasks are a struggle for you or your loved one, it may be the right time for residential care. If they are struggling with tasks like getting dressed, going to the toilet, or getting out of bed, maybe they need some extra support. If family members are struggling to give you or your loved one the support needed with daily tasks, it’s likely time to look externally for support.
Safety Concerns
All of our elderly residents have their own rooms and are able to enjoy their hobbies and activities with safety measures in place. Each of our residents has a tailored care plan to their own individual needs. When you choose our residential care home in Surrey, your loved one will have as much support as they need, whenever they need it, with round-the-clock care available.
Health Support & Tailored Care Plans
If your loved one requires a large quantity of support with their health or daily living, a residential care home could be suitable. Maybe they need help managing their medication, support with their mobility, or are struggling with memory problems. Any of these could mean it’s time to consider assisted living or residential care. If your loved one is becoming confused or has recently had a needs assessment completed where the advice is that they need extra support, residential care could be their most suitable option.
If You Are A Carer & Need Support
It can be difficult providing round-the-clock care for a family member that constantly needs your support. Not only can it take a physical toll, but it can take a mental toll too. If you are the main care support for your loved one and are struggling to continue to meet their needs, it could be time to consider a residential care home. Although you may experience feelings such as guilt, you will begin to see how your loved one is happy, comfortable, and has everything they need at our residential care home in Surrey.
Visit Jackman’s Lodge Today
Here at Jackman’s Lodge, we are able to provide suitable care options that are tailored to your loved one’s needs. Our kind team will make the transition to our residential care home in Surrey as smooth as possible. We will encourage your loved one to continue living their life exactly how they want to. Your loved one will have their own space if they would prefer time to themselves, or they can take part in our exciting care home events and activities. On top of this, our friendly staff are able to provide round-the-clock care and any assistance they may need at any time of the day.
If you feel like it’s the right time to consider residential care and would like to learn more about our family-run care home in Woking, Surrey, please do get in touch with our team today on 01483 694299. We will be more than happy to assist you with any questions you may have about how we can provide ongoing support for both you and your loved one.