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Care home checklist Things to look out for and questions to ask AgeUKIL5 First impressions Are the buildings and grounds well maintained? n Is there an accessible garden or courtyard? n Do the home and ... and garden feel inviting? n Are there pleasant views surrounding the home? n Do the staff seem welcoming? n Is the home clean and does it smell fresh? n Are the rooms a comfortable temperature? n Are the
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consider when thinking about moving in with family. What sort of care will you need and who will be able to provide this for you? Will the home need to be adapted? Will you pay rent or help towards bills? ... to move into a care home? If you invest in your relatives’ property, or purchase a property jointly, there may be implications if you have to be means-tested for assistance with care home fees in the future
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residents to complete this consent form.If you have any que stions, please contact:Suzy Webster, Care Home Network Manager suzy.webster@agecymru.org.uk 1. I ag ree to take part in the Tell Me More project ... the information gathered could be used in a short film/animation describing the experiences of care home residents during the Covid Pandemic. (This will be sent to person’s involved before being made
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residents to complete this consent form. If you have any questions, please contact: Suzy Webster, Care Home Network Manager suzy.webster@agecymru.org.uk 1. I agree to take part in the Tell Me More project ... the information gathered could be used in a short film/ animation describing the experiences of care home residents during the Covid Pandemic. (This will be sent to person’s involved before being made
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in hospital means a change in circumstances, this can mean lots of life adjustments and a need for care. This could be on a temporary basis or longer. For a change in life circumstances, many people find ... Arranging the care and support older people need to leave hospital safely is usually done through the NHS or social care staff. Some have arrangements with charities to help get people home safe and well
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Take Action Today Falls are not an inevitable part of growing older Care & Repair Cymru Let’s talk Do you worry about falling but don’t know what to do? • Tell someone about your concerns • Tell someone ... opportunities Stay Safe Is your home safe and warm and does it help you manage well? • Contact Care & Repair on 0300 111 3333 for free help and support to adapt your home
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Although caring for an older person can be rewarding, it can sometimes be tough too. You may not even think of yourself as a carer or be aware of the many sources of emotional, practical and financial ... yourself that way. There are many ways that you might care for someone. For instance you might: be on hand 24 hours a day to provide care. arrange hospital appointments for someone. drop round each
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which your life was affected, or the lives of those you care about. For example, it could be about health or social care, education, work, home, money, support, your family life or social life. Your feedback
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if this might lead to your death. An advance decision is legally binding, which means that those caring for you must follow your instructions. However, it will only be used if you lose the capacity to ... involved in your care. Unlike an advance decision, it's not legally binding. You might like to include information on: where ideally you would like to be cared for, for example your home, a care home or hospice
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carers, carers of people living with dementia, and carers of people who have now moved to live in a care home.
