Top tips: Choosing the right type of residential care to meet your needs [Radius Residential Care]

It’s no secret that given the choice, many people would certainly opt to continue living in the comfort of their own home for the rest of their lives. But what should happen if an accident or debilitating illness strikes and you suddenly find that you or a family member require professional nursing care and help?

Choosing the right type of care can often be a stressful and daunting task and one that needs careful thought, says Brien Cree CEO of Radius Residential Care, NZ’s fourth largest provider of professional aged care services.
















“It’s important to realize that the type of nursing care you choose can have a profound impact on you and your loved ones quality of life”, says Brien who has more than 20 years experience in the aged care sector.

“Ensuring a good match between the patient’s specific health needs and the specialist health services an aged care facility provides is vitally important for the ongoing health and wellbeing of the patient, as well as for the family’s peace of mind”, says Brien.

Top Tips to consider when selecting a nursing home:

• Work with your GP and other health professionals to accurately assess your needs and understand your health requirements and ensure that the family member/friend assisting you fully understands these and your wishes.

• Remember that selecting a nursing home is not necessarily all about the newest and fanciest facility but more about what will suit your specific health requirements and where you feel most comfortable. Do you require ongoing care or short term recovery care, are you close to family, what recreational facilities are available, do you like the company’s care philosophy etc?

• Understand the different types of care and facilities available:














Radius Residential Care offer a broad range of 24 hour / 7 days a week fully accredited specialist health care services throughout NZ:

1. Retirement Villages; offer independent townhouse / apartment living with the freedom to come and go as you please as well as a range of social activities and recreational facilities residents can use.  

2. Rest home care; daily assisted living services for both long / short term and day care patients, respite and palliative care services as well as ongoing care for disabled persons and those living with dementia.

3. Private hospital care; intensive round-the-clock medical care including long / short term, respite and palliative care, hospice care, highly specialist medical care for both young and old disabled persons and secure care for dementia sufferers.

For more information on these services call 0800 737 227 today or visit www.rrcl.co.nz

 

Published 20th Jul 2010

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