At North Carolina retirement homes, we know how important it is for our seniors to have strong, meaningful relationships with their families to give residents a safe and caring place to live where they can live full lives. We understand that these connections are important for ensuring that our seniors get the best care possible.
Let’s look at the various ways our staff creates lasting relationships with seniors’ families.
Involvement in Care Plan Development
The care plan for each senior is developed through consultations with our staff, the senior, and their family members. We understand that this level of involvement will provide family members with peace of mind, knowing that they played a role in developing the plan for their loved one’s care. This approach allows us to create a personalized and tailored care plan for each senior that meets both the needs of our staff as well as those of the senior’s family.
Regular Family Visits
We encourage frequent family visits as one of the most important things we do to help our seniors and their families stay close. We understand that simply seeing a familiar face can bring immense joy to those in our care and can make all the difference in helping your loved one adjust to life in a retirement home. That’s why we strive to make it as easy as possible for your family members to visit regularly by accommodating flexible visiting hours and providing helpful resources for visitors.
Group Activities for Families
We also provide plenty of opportunities for families to spend quality time together at our retirement homes. From game nights to movie nights to arts & crafts sessions and picnics in the park, we offer activities designed to bring out fun times with family members who may not always have the chance to be together in one place.
This helps strengthen bonds between our seniors and their families while allowing them to share experiences that they won’t soon forget! We also provide social engagement opportunities for both senior residents and their family members. These activities help seniors keep in touch with their families and make friends with other people who live in our facility. Family members can participate in activities like outings to local attractions or even just visit with their loved ones on a regular basis. This shared experience builds lasting bonds between our staff, the seniors, and their families. It also gives everyone involved important emotional support.
Communication Tools & Resources
Of course, physical visits aren’t always possible due to logistical or geographical constraints. To bridge this gap between you and your loved one at our North Carolina retirement homes, we provide convenient communication tools such as telephones, computers with internet access, and video conferencing services—allowing you to stay in touch even when you can’t be there physically. We also offer helpful resources, like booklets on how to stay in touch with elderly relatives who live far away. These booklets give both practical advice on staying in touch with your loved one and important emotional support during a hard time for both parties.
At our North Carolina retirement home, we understand the value of open communication between staff, seniors, and their families. We strive to keep families informed of all important decisions related to their loved ones’ care while also keeping them updated on any changes in their health or well-being. Regular conversations with family members create an environment of transparency and trust that helps build strong relationships between our staff and seniors’ families.
