keeping the peace during a nursing home transition

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keeping the peace during a nursing home transition

Moving a loved one into a nursing home in their elder years is difficult for the entire family. What was once a peaceful, happy family can turn very bad quite quickly. So, how do you get through this transition without the family falling apart? Having worked in a nursing home environment for the last twenty years, I have watched as families struggled through this transition. I have seen families get through it with no struggles whatsoever and have learned as much from both types of families. I created this blog to help other families survive the transition with fewer problems and with the family intact when all is said and done.

 

Create A Safer Home Environment For Yourself

19 January 2016
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If your health isn't what it once was, or you have been injured in a way that has changed your ability to get around as you used to, then it's very important for you to make sure you create a safer home environment for yourself. There are some basic changes you should think about making to accomplish this and you can learn about some of them below:

Install a chair lift

If you have a two-story home then you may find the stairs have become very hard, or possibly even impossible for you to navigate your way up and down. Installing a stair lift will give you your freedom back and allow you to go up and down the stairs as you wish. The stair lift will begin at the base of the staircase and take you all the way to the landing at the top.

Install a walk in tub

When you have difficulties getting around well it can make it harder and even dangerous for you to climb in and out of your regular bathtub. By replacing that tub with a walk in one, you will be able to open the door in the side and walk right into the tub section. There is also a seat so you can bathe without needing to maneuver yourself all the way down to floor level and then worry how you will get back up. The tub can also help you to relax and relieve aching muscles with jets that put out soothing streams of water.

Hire in home services

You can also hire an in-home health care service to help you with chores and tasks you are no longer able to do. The good thing about these services is you will be able to go with one that meets your physical demands. Someone can come out to help you with household chores you can no longer do for yourself, such as laundry, shopping and cooking. However, if you need more in-depth help, such as help with hygiene, physical therapy and medications then they can even help you with these things.

By following some or all of the tips provided here, you will be able to enjoy your home without worrying about injuring yourself or not being able to do the things you want. You should try to make changes that are going to improve your quality of life and make things easier and safer for you. For more information, talk to a health care service like Assured Healthcare.