Moving into a care home
Moving to a care home can be an emotional time but making plans early and getting the information and advice you need will help make any changes much easier and less stressful.
Moving to a care home can be an emotional time but making plans early and getting the information and advice you need will help make any changes much easier and less stressful.
At some point in our lives, many of us will be faced with the decision of whether or not to move into a care home. For some, making that move may be as a result of illness or a fall, whereas others may start to need extra support more gradually. No matter the circumstance, moving to a care home can be an emotional time for both residents and their loved ones.
Making plans early and getting the information and advice you need will help make any changes much easier and less stressful.
We've put together a guide about how to support your loved one with the process of looking for the right care home, funding care costs, some questions you might like to ask when visiting care homes, as well as tips for moving and settling into a new care home.
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