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 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 areas such as lounges…
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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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The Importance of Simplicity in Care Home Design
Purposeful Design: Care home design, including layout and furnishings, is meticulously planned to enhance residents’ health and happiness, with simplicity as a core principle. Minimized Confusion: Simple layout plans, familiar colour schemes, and uncluttered spaces help minimize confusion among residents, striking a balance between avoiding overwhelming environments and overly sparse ones. Enhanced Wellbeing: Easy access to essential rooms and outdoor spaces, coupled with straightforward pathways and designs, significantly impacts residents’ mental wellbeing, fostering a sense of comfort and security. When you look around a care home, it might just seem like any other building at first glance, but this isn’t the…
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How to Create an Arthritis-friendly Care Home
Accessibility and Mobility: Prioritize accessibility by incorporating features like ramps, wide doorways, handrails, and elevators/lifts to facilitate movement for residents with arthritis, reducing reliance on stairs and promoting independence. Ergonomic Design: Opt for ergonomic furniture and equipment such as supportive cushions, adjustable features, adjustable-height beds, and grab bars in bathrooms to minimize discomfort and enhance safety for residents with mobility limitations. Safety and Comfort: Select non-slip flooring materials, adequate lighting, and accessible amenities like communal spaces, dining areas, and therapy rooms designed with residents’ needs in mind, ensuring easy manoeuvrability and reducing the risk of falls. Incorporate assistive technology such as…
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