The benefits of care home refurbishment
Care homes should be built to last, giving certainty and quality to an establishment. For many care homes the wear and tear of time, as well as the progression of technology, makes care home refurbishment imperative. Of course, refurbishments aren’t always required for homes which have only recently been built, but the demand on care homes means there are a variety of benefits to refurbishing properties at certain points. Here are just a few of the benefits for residents: What are the benefits of care home refurbishment Better facilities – Through refurbishment, care home facilities can improve drastically, offering a better…
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5 Top Care Home Design Trends 2024
We’re now at the halfway point of 2024 and to mark this, the team at Aedifice has started to reflect on some of the popular care home design trends that have emerged over the past year, and why they have been so sought-after. Let’s explore the top five care home design trends and how they might work for your next care home construction project. Biophilic design Take a leaf out of nature’s book with biophilic design. Nature-inspired decor has taken root in all spheres of interior design over the past few years, and care homes have been no exception. Incorporating natural…
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The Benefits of Regular Classes In Care Homes
For care home residents to prosper and thrive in their new surroundings, it’s important to introduce activities and classes that will help them feel inspired. Whether it’s dancing, singing, drawing or gardening, in-home classes can offer a renewed sense of purpose to residents – and even some added health benefits too. Let’s take a look at some of these core benefits in detail. Relaxation Everyone knows that, when you get lost in your favourite hobby, it can bring about a feeling of pure relaxation. Allowing residents to find a hobby which clicks with them can help them achieve this relaxed state….
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The Psychological Impact of Care Home Design on Residents
Care home design has a huge impact on residents, and it can be both positive and negative. Well-thought-out architectural and interior design can really boost the quality of life for elderly residents, but poor design can lead to feelings of isolation, anxiety and depression. In this article, the Aedifice team will be exploring the psychological effects of care home design, highlighting both the good and the bad. Positive psychological effects of care home design Social interaction: Good care home design should always promote social interaction, as this is one of the most effective ways to boost the mood of residents. Common…
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Top Care Home Trends for 2024
2020 was a difficult year for the care home industry, and with 2021 now well under way, the various adaptations that are being put in motion by care homes across the UK to combat COVID-19 and its social and economic effects are starting to come to light. Let’s take a look at three of the most prominent trends and what this might mean for both staff and residents. Occupancy levels will rise During 2020, nearly 20,000 care home residents in the UK passed away due to COVID-19. This, coupled with the fear that families wouldn’t be able to see their loved…
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