Types of Care

Nursing Care

Nursing care can provide long- and short-term caring facilities for individuals who have more complex care needs or need support with illness or health issues.  Skilled nurses or matrons typically run nursing care environments, with the support of professional carers, ensuring medical needs are met and residents regularly observed.  Aside from this specialist nursing support, residents typically enjoy many of the features of residential care, with activities, supported daily living and peer-to-peer interaction.

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Residential Care

Residential care is designed for individuals who may need some assistance with daily living but who generally would like to live life as they usually do. A more home-like setting can be expected in residential care, with independence and the ability of the individual to carry on with usual hobbies and activities. Support is provided by professional carers round-the-clock with things such as meal preparation, laundry, dressing, personal care and cleaning. Residential care is a great option for those seeking simply more company or peer interaction as there is a strong sense of belonging and community found within the environment.

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Dementia Care

Dementia care is, of course, for those living with dementia, Alzheimer’s or other any other illness/disease impacting mental capacity. Dementia care requires different support and surroundings, with the establishment of a safe, secure and calming environment paramount to successful care. Dementia care can be either residential or nursing, much as those care settings for people without dementia. Carers and support teams in dementia care homes are specially trained to support residents, including enabling communication and identifying daily needs.