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Guide to choosing the right care home – where do you begin?
Choosing a care home is a big decision and can be very emotional. Where possible, it’s a good idea to start thinking about this before being faced with a crisis which can lead to making hasty decisions and choosing a home that in the long term may not be the best option.
There are many reasons people choose to move into a care home. It might be for short term care whilst a care giver is away or it could be because the person can no longer manage day to day life at home on their own. Other reasons for needing to choose a care home may involve medical needs and nursing care, or because someone is living with dementia or receiving end of life care.
Jewish Care residents enjoy Friday night and Yom Tov meals. Residents Marion Carr and Malcolm Marks with carer Jessica, photo by Mike Stone
It is important to find the right home that offers the extra support needed in a safe and caring environment. There are different types of care homes and at Jewish Care, our residential homes offer support with personal care such as washing, dressing and taking medication, assistance from qualified nurses and specialist care for people living with dementia. There are also specially designed activities for people living with dementia which encourage our residents to engage and interact as much as possible. Rachel Jones, Jewish Care’s Director of Care, Housing and Hospitality, says, “When you look around a care home, always trust your instincts when you walk through the door and meet the staff and other residents. We hope you will feel the genuine warmth and care from our amazing care teams when you visit a Jewish Care home. We will try to find out what is important to prospective residents and their families. We have so much on offer including our dedicated activities teams who ensure that residents can develop and enjoy new or existing interests. “Jewish life in our care homes is a key part of what makes our homes special. We know that being Jewish means something different to everyone. Some people don’t see themselves as religious, but they feel
Resident Evelyn Saville with volunteer Marilyn Albert at Anita Dorfman House (Jewish Care)
Jewish. Whether it is enjoying preparing for and taking part in festivals, having challah on a Friday night, or simply having access to Jewish literature and films, we cater for all and this is all part of ensuring our residents receive excellent care and live a full and meaningful life.”
Jewish Care’s Living with Jewish Care team of advisors can advise you of the options that may be available to you and offer you a virtual or in person tour of any of our homes, so if you are thinking of moving to a care home they are an excellent place to start your journey. Just email LWJC@jcare.org or call 020 8922 2200.
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At Jewish Care, we know what’s important to you and your loved ones. It’s not just the very best level of care in a warm and loving environment. It’s the Jewish care. The values, sense of community and traditions that are so important to you and are no less important to us too. Home is where you live. Home is where we care.
