In April we talked to some people living in Care homes in Scotland. Living in a care home is a big change for people. Some people make a positive choice to move into a care home and others arrive after a crisis that means they can’t go home.
But people told us some things help them live ordinary lives :
- Having family and friends to visit and keep in contact with
- Having the same kind of routine as they had when living at home
- It’s also good to have a routine and structure
- Having good food
- Inviting friends round for a cup of tea
- Having a clean and organised room
- Having people to chat to and have good conversations
- Books to read
- Fun activities to do
- Feeling supported and cared for
- Getting well enough to travel by car
- Feeling safe