Making the move to residential care is one of the biggest decisions most people have to make in their lives. Focusing on staff and residents at Drummond Grange, the five video tracks in this album explore the organisational and personal aspects of the transition from independent living to residential care. It addresses the importance of selecting the right place for your needs and interests, finding ways to maintain contact with your family and adjusting to life in a new community. The material forms part of the course K216 Applied Social Work Practice.
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Making the move to residential care is one of the biggest decisions most people have to make in their lives. Focusing on staff and residents at Drummond Grange, the five video tracks in this album explore the organisational and personal aspects of the transition from independent living to residential care. It addresses the importance of selecting the right place for your needs and interests, finding ways to maintain contact with your family and adjusting to life in a new community. The material forms part of the course K216 Applied Social Work Practice.
Three residents reflect on their decision to move to Drummond Grange. Staff work with residents to make the transition as smooth as possible, matching each individual's needs with the activities the care home community can offer.
Three residents reflect on their decision to move to Drummond Grange. Staff work with residents to make the transition as smooth as possible, matching each individual's needs with the activities the care home community can offer.
Making it feel like home. A resident talks about how he keeps in contact with his family and the ways in which Drummond Grange offers him comfort and personal fulfilment
Making it feel like home. A resident talks about how he keeps in contact with his family and the ways in which Drummond Grange offers him comfort and personal fulfilment
Care planning is a vital part of making the transition from independent living to residential care. Three residents explain how the ever changing programme of activities can offer valuable new options.
Care planning is a vital part of making the transition from independent living to residential care. Three residents explain how the ever changing programme of activities can offer valuable new options.
Making the move to residential care is one of the biggest decisions most people have to make in their lives. Focusing on staff and residents at Drummond Grange, the five video tracks in this album explore the organisational and personal aspects of the transition from independent living to residential care. It addresses the importance of selecting the right place for your needs and interests, finding ways to maintain contact with your family and adjusting to life in a new community. The material forms part of the course K216 Applied Social Work Practice.
