Our guide to moving your loved one into a care home
The decision to move your loved one into a care home is never an easy one. However, once the signs that it’s time for a nursing home become too great to ignore, you can be left with little choice. No matter if it’s your partner, parent, friend or family member, if your loved one needs […]
5 ways to make the move from home to nursing home a smooth transition
No matter how your loved one comes to be in care — whether it’s self-referral, family referral, GP referral, or through an incident, accident, or hospital visit — making the transition from home comforts to the nursing home environment can be tough. The good news is that almost everything is handled on your behalf. While […]
“I’m not moving to a nursing home!” — How to respond to nursing home objections
In this post, we share some of those objections and offer suggestions for how best to respond.
Watch out for these hidden costs of nursing home care
In this post, we thought we’d share some of the most notable hidden costs of nursing home care and explain how we do things differently.
Activities for our residents during lockdown
If you have a loved one staying with us (or if you’re interested in life inside a nursing home at this particular moment in time), here’s a quick recap of what we’ve been doing to stave off the boredom of lockdown — while keeping everyone safe and happy.
Dispelling common fears when moving into a nursing home
It’s not uncommon for fears to delay the decision to move into a nursing home. So, in this short blog post, we aim to address these concerns head-on and smooth the way towards a better quality of life for all involved.
How much does living in a nursing home cost?
It’s often the very first question we’re asked about living in a nursing home: How much does it cost?
And the truth is, there’s no easy answer.
What to bring when moving into a nursing home: An essential packing checklist
Although moving into a nursing home often means downsizing from a house or an apartment to a single room, you mustn’t think of it as being shut away. You’re going there to carry on living well, with grace and dignity — your postcode might change, but you don’t have to. To that end, you should […]
Discover the 20+ social activities enjoyed by our nursing home residents
Disclaimer: All activities run by Fulford Nursing Home are subject to strict, COVID-secure measures. Every activity offered to our residents is planned on risk and with shielding in mind. If you have any questions about our social events programme, please contact us on 01904 654 269. When you’re considering a nursing home for a loved […]
9 early signs it’s time for a nursing home
We all age differently. And not everyone who is elderly will need the expert support and care offered by a nursing home. In fact, making the move too quickly can cause tension in your relationship. However, there are certain signs and situations that you should be aware of which point to independent living becoming more […]