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Life in a care home
13 articles about life in a care home
The Role of the Family in Adapting to a Care Centre
Making the transition to a care centre is an emotional challenge for the whole family. Discover how you can support your parent through this sensitive stage and what will help them settle in more easily.
Activities for the Elderly: A Guide for Carers
Discover how recreational activities improve seniors' quality of life and which options are right for your loved one. Practical advice for families who want the best for their parents.
Trial Period at a Care Home: What to Look Out for in the First 30 Days
Find out what signs indicate a successful adjustment, what questions to ask the staff, and when you need to step in if things aren't going well during the first few weeks in a care home.
How to Cope with Grief After a Parent's Death in a Care Home
Emotional and practical guide for families going through the loss of a parent in a care home: concrete steps, managing emotions, and available support resources.
Communication with the Care Home After Admission: Essential Questions and Your Rights
Find out how to communicate effectively with the care home team, what information you are entitled to receive about your loved one, and which warning signs you should never ignore.
How to Manage an Elderly Person's Medication in a Care Home
Find out which medications you can bring from home, how to verify they're being administered correctly, and what documents to monitor to ensure your parent's treatment is safe in a care home.
Legal Rights of the Elderly in Care Homes: A Guide for Families
Find out what rights Romanian law guarantees to residents of care homes for the elderly and how you can defend them when they are violated. Essential information for every family.
When a Parent Refuses Visits: How to Handle Aggression in a Care Home
Refusal of visits or aggressive reactions from an elderly person in a care home can be deeply painful for their family. Understand the underlying causes, correctly interpret the warning signs, and discover practical strategies to rebuild the relationship step by step.
How to maintain an active social life: practical steps
Discover practical and accessible strategies to help your beloved seniors maintain social connections and fulfilling activities, with the support of family and community.
The Role of the Family in Helping Seniors Adapt to a Care Centre
Transitioning to a care centre is a delicate time for the whole family. Find out how you can turn this change into a positive experience for your loved one.
Myths and truths about recreational activities for the elderly
Discover what's real and what's myth about activities for seniors. Essential information for families who want to ensure an active and joyful old age for their loved ones.
Active Social Life in Later Years: A Family Guide for 2026
How do we help seniors maintain rich social connections and combat isolation? Discover practical strategies, warning signs, and useful resources for families who want the best for their loved ones.
The Importance of Socialisation in Later Life: The Key to an Active and Fulfilling Life
Socialisation and maintaining an active lifestyle for the elderly