Residential Care Advice Blogs

Residential Care Blogs

Welcome to our Residential Care blogs, your trusted resource for helping your family understand the world of residential care for your loved ones.

Here, we offer valuable insights and practical advice to help you understand and manage the transition into residential care facilities. Whether you are considering a care home, assisted living, or other residential care options, our blogs aim to ease your decision-making process and provide you with the knowledge you need to make informed choices.

How Long Can Someone Stay in a Care Home?

When families are considering care options for a loved one, one question that frequently arises is about the expected length of stay. Whether you're planning for short-term respite care or [...]

Community, Compassion and Connection: May Highlights and Events From Lidder Care

Co-op Funeralcare Lends Generous Support to Our Dementia Fundraiser A massive thank you to Co-op Funeralcare who have generously donated £250 towards our specialist dementia tables fundraiser at [...]

Mansfield MP Joins The King’s Trust For An Afternoon of Activities at Newgate Lodge Care Home

Last week was an exciting one at Newgate Lodge Care Home, as we proudly welcomed Mansfield MP Steve Yemm and young people from The King’s Trust for a special visit to the home. It was a brilliant [...]

Recent Life at Newgate Lodge: Celebrations, Outings and Keeping Active

Welcome to this month’s update from Newgate Lodge Care Home in Mansfield, where we highlighted the wonderful events going on in our home as well as our days out, celebrations and fun from [...]

Fall Prevention in Care Homes: Reducing Accidents and Injuries Amongst Residents

As we grow older, we all become more susceptible to more frequent accidents and injuries, often due to factors such as cognitive decline, forgetfulness, reduced physical abilities or increased [...]

The Fundamental Standards of Care: Ensuring Quality and Safety in Care Homes

At Lidder Care, we are committed to providing the highest standard of care for our residents. We strictly adhere to the fundamental standards set by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which [...]

Signs it May Be Time To Consider a Care Home For Your Parent

Making the decision to move a parent into a care home is one of the most challenging and emotional choices a child may face. At Lidder Care, we understand the complexity of this decision and the [...]

Newgate Lodge Care Home Champions Cancer Awareness and Wellbeing Through Community Events

At Newgate Lodge Care Home, our commitment to the wellbeing of our residents, employees and local community is at the heart of everything we do. This month, we have been proud to host a series of [...]

The Benefits of Residential Care for Families and Their Loved Ones

Deciding to move a loved one into residential care can be one of the most challenging choices a family faces. However, understanding the numerous benefits of residential care can help ease this [...]

Understanding the Different Types of Care Homes

Choosing the right care home for a loved one is a significant decision. Each type of care home offers distinct services and environments, tailored to various needs. Understanding these options [...]

What is Residential Care

Residential care is a type of long-term care delivered to those who are in need of extra support, often due to old age, worsening mobility or those experiencing dementia. Residential care homes [...]

Care Homes vs Nursing Homes: The Key Differences

Choosing the right care environment is important, so let’s break down the difference between care homes and nursing homes in a way that’s both helpful and warm. The biggest difference [...]

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