উই ওয়ান্ট টু রিলিফ ফ্রম ওল্ড এজ হোম

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অনেক ওল্ড হোম কতৃপক্ষ বলে ওল্ড হোমে তারা যথেষ্ট সুযোগ সুবিধা বিদ্যমান রেখেছে। কিন্তু তার পরও ওল্ড হোম ইজ ওল্ড হোম আমরা এটা মেনেনিতে পারিনা কারন আমরা ও এক দিন ওল্ড হবো।



An old age home is generally the most commonly referred to option when it comes to considering housing options for senior citizens. A high level of nursing care is available along with an organized, routine of social events and group activities as well as the delivery of meals. A medical practitioner is available to supervise each of the residents' care and nurses are on-site to administer medications and provide general personal care.



Opting for an Old age Home might be best if:

The nursing care needs are too great for family to take care of in the home

Personal needs such as toileting and bathing require hands-on assistance



Another great benefit is that they have visiting medical health care professionals and are therefore able to attend to the health and well-being of senior citizens.





Old age homes are a great option for a retired person or a couple who wants a low-maintenance residence that is also becomes an asset that can be gifted in a Will. Old age homes are generally located in a seniors-friendly housing complex that caters to the lifestyle of the retired person. Each apartment is a self-contained home, offering total independence and takes into consideration the health and safety requirements of senior citizens.



Unlike nursing homes or most aged care facilities, old age home apartments offer more privacy and independence. Many are located in a complex that offers the following convenient facilities;

Telecommunication and high-speed broadband connections.

In-house subscription television channels

On-site dining

24-hour electronic surveillance systems.

Gardens and landscaped walking areas



Choosing an old age home for a family member is one of the most important and delicate things you will ever have to do for your parents.Entrusting a home with the care of one of your loved ones is a difficult process. Here are a few pointers to follow when choosing a old age home:



About the business.



Firstly it is important to establish how long the business has been running. Experience and length of service count a lot in this type of business. Ask the manager about who owns the business, qualifications of the matron and managerial staff. Has the owner ever run a home before? Does the home own the premises or are there just tenants?



About the staff



Good nursing is all about the staff. Happy and well-trained staff all amount to good nursing care. Spend time with the matron and sisters and see how they interact with the staff in charge of the care. Ask what criteria they adopt for the employment and training of the staff. Do they have means of monitoring the progress and performance of each staff member? How long the staff members have been with the old age home is another very important issue. Is all of staff full-time or are they temporary/volunteers?



There are four main categories of nursing staff; in hierarchical order these are registered nurses, staff nurses, nursing auxiliaries and care workers. Ask the home which categories of nurses they utilize and for what reasons.

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