The emotional benefits of receiving care at home versus a care facility

Staying at home for care can make a big difference emotionally, especially for older people.

Familiarity and Comfort

Imagine your bedroom versus a room in a new place. Your bedroom feels safe and cozy, right? Home is like that. It’s filled with memories and things you love, which can make you feel happy and secure.

Feeling in Control

At home, you get to decide your own schedule. You can eat when you want, watch your favorite shows, and keep your routines. This feeling of control is super important for feeling good.

Staying Connected

Home is where your friends and family visit. You can keep seeing your neighbors and stay part of your community. This helps you feel less lonely and more connected to the people you care about.

Personal Space

Having your own space is important. You have your own things, your own way of doing things. In a facility, you have to share much more space.

Emotional Security

Being in a familiar place can reduce feelings of anxiety and fear. Change can be scary for everyone, and especially for older people. Staying home provides a sense of emotional security.

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Mental Health in Domiciliary Care: Well-being at Home

 

Domiciliary care supports individuals at home, significantly impacting their mental health
alongside physical needs. It combats social isolation through companionship, provides
personalised support that boosts self-esteem and offers a familiar and less stressful
environment. By enabling independence and providing emotional support, domiciliary care
is vital for those facing anxiety, depression, and neurocognitive or mood disorders. Staying at
home reduces anxiety, enhances emotional well-being, and promotes dignity. Domiciliary
care is key to supporting holistic well-being.

Signs of poor mental health:

● Feelings: Persistent sadness, excessive worry, irritability, loss of interest, feeling
overwhelmed, guilt, mood swings, numbness.
● Thinking: Difficulty concentrating, negative/racing thoughts, self-criticism, unusual
beliefs, memory issues.
● Behaviour: Social withdrawal, sleep/appetite changes, low energy, neglecting self-care,
increased substance use, risky behaviour, difficulty with daily tasks, anger outbursts.
● Physical: Unexplained aches, fatigue, restlessness.

 

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How to maintain a healthy and balanced diet

 

Good nutrition is key for staying active and healthy as we age. It boosts energy, strengthens bones
and muscles, supports brain health, helps manage conditions like heart disease, and improves
immunity.

Key Nutrients:

● Protein: For muscles (lean meats, beans, eggs).
● Fibre: For digestion (fruits, vegetables, whole grains).
● Calcium & Vitamin D: For bones (dairy, leafy greens).
● Vitamin B12: For nerves and blood (meat, fish).
● Potassium: For blood pressure (bananas, potatoes).
● Omega-3s: For heart and brain (fatty fish).

Tips:

● Eat a variety of foods.
● Stay hydrated.
● Limit processed foods and sugary drinks.
● Choose healthy cooking methods.
● Read food labels.
● Consult a doctor or dietitian for personalised advice.

Sample Meals:

● Breakfast: Oatmeal with berries and a hard-boiled egg.
● Lunch: Salad with grilled chicken.
● Dinner: Baked salmon with asparagus and quinoa.
● Snacks: Fruits, vegetables, yoghurt.

 

For more information, head to the NHS website for more information
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/how-to-eat-a-balanced-diet/