Top Tips For Settling Into A Care Home
There is no denying that moving into a care home is a big change, for you and your family. There will be a lot of things to get used to, a new environment to familiarise yourself with and new people to meet. Though you may understand it’s a beneficial and necessary move, it can still be a daunting and worrying time. After all, it’s something completely new and different. Thankfully, there are things you can do to make the transition an easier one.
Things To Do When You Move to a Care Home
You may feel overwhelmed and unsure when you first move into a care home, and this is completely natural. It will take time to get used to your new surroundings, but it won’t be long until you feel comfortable and at ease. To help you out, we have listed some of our top tips for settling into a care home.
Bring Personal Items
To make yourself feel at home, bring personal items to turn your room into your own space. This could include photographs, ornaments, letters and gifts from loved ones. This will help the space to feel familiar, personal and comforting.
Get Used to Your New Surroundings
It’s a good idea to get used to the layout of the care home and feel confident in your new surroundings. You will want to locate areas such as the dining room, garden and recreational spaces.
Talk to Care Home Staff
Take the time to get to know the care home staff and the individuals that you’ll be coming into contact with; building a friendship with them can help to avoid loneliness. Let them know if you have any likes and dislikes, any aspects of your routine you don’t want to change and what you may need help with. For example, let them know if there are any foods you dislike. This is something loved ones can help with.
Get Involved
There is always something going on at a care home, so get involved with activities and events. Not only will this prevent you from becoming isolated, but it will give you things to look forward to and help the days to fly by. Getting involved with organised activities is a great way to make friends and socialise.
At Lidder Care, we go above and beyond to help you settle into our care home. To find out more, get in touch with the Lidder Care team.
