Dementia care is a type of care that families often experience with both trepidation and love. When a loved one is diagnosed with the disease, it's not just their world that alters; the family's entire dynamic shifts.
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Moving into a care home can be a significant transition for many seniors. It's a change that involves new routines, new faces, and a new environment. While it can be daunting, adapting to this new phase of life can also be a journey filled with opportunity, comfort, and community. Here are some practical tips to help new residents adjust to life in a care home, ensuring a smooth and positive transition.
One of the most popular questions that we get asked at our care home in Hampshire is, "What is the difference between a care home and a nursing home?".
In the sphere of caregiving, respite care services emerge as a pivotal support system, offering much-needed relief and holistic care for both caregivers and their loved ones. Understanding the essence of respite care is crucial in comprehending its multifaceted benefits.
Just because we’re in lockdown doesn’t mean we can’t still have fun! Our residents have been getting up to all sorts of activities over the last couple of months – we’ve even celebrated a 100th birthday!
Testimonials
"I am a qualified nurse myself and have seen and worked in a number of homes but have never seen such an amazing bunch of people in my life, they are truly wonderful. Affinity care should be proud of their home and their staff as they are second to none and in this day and age with so many negative reports on care homes it is refreshing to write so positively about your home. Thank you all"
"Whatever the future holds I know my wife would never be looked after better than she was at Old Alresford cottage"
"All the staff and residents made Mum feel really at home and I feel secure in the knowledge that she was safe and well cared for. Please pass on our thanks to the whole team"