Moving to a Care Home: the impact on people’s health and quality of life
The research practice partnerships have produced short evidence briefings in response to questions raised by partner agencies
Moving to a Care Home: the impact on people’s health and quality of life
Key messages:
- People living with dementia can feel a lack of control and experience anxiety when moving to a care home. Collaborative care planning and orientation can be helpful to support the transition.
- People living with dementia may experience depression which can lead to less stimulating activity, company and support and could impact their quality of life and wellbeing.
- Quality of life is associated with individual preferences in relation to independence and routine and care home residents value being able to make decisions about their care.
- Co-production in the planning of services and training for staff to support LGBTQ+ people may improve the experience of older LGBTQ+ people living in care homes and reduce feelings of isolation.
Reflective questions:
- Have you supported an older person to move into a care home? What were the challenges and what support were you able to provide for them?
- Can you identify any positive factors you feel supported their health and wellbeing?
