bettercaring

As what i have understand in the site, it is a site where you will have the chance to be able post or talk about something that involves caring or better service to others who needs some attention that only you might be able to give. In the site, there were like some categories to shoose from like the care at home where in this category it says that there are a wide range of ways in which you can get support and help to enable you to remain living in your own home. There are also other housing options available to you. The following fact sheets set out the key options. Staying in your present home, including:

Care at home

Respite care

Continence care

Moving to more suitable home, including:

Buying sheltered or retirement housing

Renting sheltered or retirement housing

Housing with care

Choosing a housing scheme.

In the residential care category is a positive option for many people. In this section, we explore some of the facts about residential care that should help you understand what it has to offer and what processes you may have to go through to obtain a placement.

Firstly, is it right for you?

Before deciding to go into a residential home, you should consider whether it is possible for you to stay in your own home – if that is what you would want. If you hadn’t realised that was an option, please go to our section on care at home.

Types of Homes

Residential care homes vary from small family-style homes to homes with five star hotel standards. All are expected to provide living accommodation, meals, help with personal care such as dressing, supervision of medication, someone on call at night and companionship. Residential care homes provide care during normal short illnesses but do not provide constant nursing care. Some residential care homes specialise in providing services for people with special needs such as dementia.

Nursing homes also vary in size and facilities but all provide nursing care 24 hours a day for people who are bedridden, very frail or have a medical condition or illness that means they need a lot of attention from a doctor or nurse.

And last but not the least even finance category. When planning your care arrangements a range of financial issues exist for you to consider. We have provided factsheets for you on paying for care in England, and on state financial support. You will also find that a number of the agencies listed in our ‘links’ section provide more detailed information on these topics should you wish to access it. In particular, Counsel and Care provide an selection of factsheets covering all these areas, and many more - including detail of finance systems in Scotland and Wales.

There is also a category which talks about the health matters. For many older people and their carers, health issues are at the centre of their lives. Here, Bettercaring has guides, features and news on health issues affecting older people, from spotting the signs of dementia to preventing bed sores developing.

Each section contains factsheets compiled with the help and assistance of the Elderly Accommodation Council and Counsel for Care. Bettercaring or the care homes might be the right site for anyone like us who might want to have a long - term care, wants to make the right choice for ourselves and for our love ones.