Has your mom talked about moving into a residential care home instead of downsizing? This can be a great alternative to a move, especially when your mom is looking for a close-knit environment where friends will surround her.
A residential care home takes the comfort of a residential home and turns bedrooms into suites with private bathrooms, bedrooms, and sitting areas. Your mom has her private space, but she also has common areas like a dining room, kitchen, living room, and courtyards where she can socialize.
One of the benefits of this setting is that your mom can engage in activities with others. What types of activities are available? It varies from home to home, but here are some examples of what she might find.
Fitness Classes and Walking Groups
Some activities you often find in care homes are fitness classes suited to your mom’s needs. There may be Chair Yoga classes, Tai Chi, and walking groups that provide group outings to area parks.
Your mom has friends with her on walks, so she never has to worry about being alone. She’s also likely to walk farther when she has company.
Game Nights
Game nights are popular. There are ball games like Nerf basketball, played with the balls and laundry baskets, or board games like Monopoly. Trivia games are another option. Bingo, poker, and ring toss are other games played in care homes.
Group Outings
Would your mom like to explore more of the city around her? If that appeals to her, but she can’t drive or hates the idea of going alone, a care home setting is great. There’s a community driver who will drive the residents to area attractions.
Your mom can join her relatives for a museum tour or theatrical performance. She might go to a ballgame or spend a day at the beach. Shopping trips and lunches at area restaurants are also possibilities.
Hobbies and Art Programs
Your mom has always wanted to learn how to paint. Some care homes hold paint and sips, where an instructor guides the residents through the process of painting a picture. While your mom and her friends paint the picture, they enjoy beverages like mulled cider or tea.
The aides and on-site caregivers may set up groups that appeal to the residents, such as a reading group or knitting group. If there’s something appealing to your mom that’s not offered, all you have to do is ask.
Movie Nights
Movie nights are also popular. People gather for a movie that comes complete with beverages, popcorn, and other snacks. The movies may be new releases one week, animated films another, and classic movies after that.
Ask a care home advisor if you can view a monthly activities calendar. Most have them available online or in printed newsletters that you can look through. You’ll find plenty of things for your mom to do each month.
If you or an aging loved one is considering a move to a Residential Care Home Living in Lewes, DE, please contact the caring staff at Silver Assist Care Homes today at (302) 772-4482.
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