Why a Personalised Care Plan Makes All The Difference

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Why does a personalised care plan make a difference to care home residents? Every person is unique, and it goes beyond medical care and assistance. The things you are interested in and the qualities that make you you are important to keep. So what does that mean for a personalised care plan? It means finding out your likes and dislikes so that your meal plans, activity plans, and entertainment options are all right for you.

Medical Personalised Care

Your medical needs are an important part of care plans. A person's health and support needs would be taken into account during personalised care planning. If you're in a care home like Dalgety Bay, our care professionals will look at any health problems you may have and find the best way to support you. Our areas of speciality include dementia care, palliative care, as well as lower levels of support where we assist you only slightly when needed and you look after your care.

Mental Health Plans

Mental health is an important part of well being. As part of the care and support planning process, we make sure to include activities as part of your day-to-day routine. You must want to engage in these activities - so we make sure to hold back on anything you dislike, and instead include activities you're fond of. For example, if you're not a puzzle person, we'd make sure you don't get signed up for any jigsaw activities, and instead, we might offer you musical options or arts and crafts.

A fun-filled day that gets the brain working will be great for your mental health and is a key part of your personalised care and support.

Personalised Food Options

Not everyone likes different types of cuisines. That's why we find your favourite flavours as part of your personalised care and support options. Better food options for your tastes mean you're more likely to finish your meal, leading to better nutrition and overall health.

More tempting food options are directly linked to better health outcomes. As part of adopting personalised care, we would also see if you are lacking in certain areas of nutrition, like vitamins, minerals or iron and see if we can fix these levels by including them in your meal plans.

Effective Relationships

There are important relationships that are necessary to be kept up as part of personalised care plans. As well as encouraging you to socialise as part of your well-being, the new relationship you have with any health and care professionals is important too. We want to make sure you're a good fit for the home which is why we make sure you're fully involved in the process of your personalised care plan and are happy with the care plans we create for you.

To support people in everyday life is a continuous process which can be changed as your care needs change. We will always look at ways to improve health and look at shared decision-making when making support plans

Whole Life Approach

Your life experiences inform your likes and dislikes. As part of your care delivery we want to support you as whole person, and the importance of a personalised care plan makes a big difference to your mental and physical health. Personalised care represents better outcomes when compared to a standard care plan. We want you to be an active participant in your support plan so you have the most fulfilling time in our care.

Peer Support

The benefits of a care home and care system mean as part of their services you can mix with other residents and enjoy a busy social calendar. Make trusting and effective relationships with our peers and improve your mental well being. Person centred care also means having local communities, whether that's your family, your friends, fellow residents, or fantastic care professionals around you. If you're struggling to do things as well as you have previously, some peer support with tasks may boost your mental health or medical health.

Summary

Personalised care plans in independent care homes ensure residents receive tailored support that meets their unique health needs.

Health coaching and social prescribing play significant roles, offering support through facilitated conversations and connecting residents to community groups and wider community services.
This holistic approach aims to reduce health inequalities and improve outcomes that are important to each person's life, particularly for those managing long-term conditions.
Implementing personalised care plans within independent care homes aligns with best practices in health policy, emphasizing a whole system approach that integrates primary care and social care services.
The collaboration between care homes and local council initiatives supports public health efforts and leverages community resources to address health inequalities.
By connecting residents to social care services and employing a comprehensive system approach, these plans aim to improve health outcomes and enhance the overall well-being of residents.
This strategy not only benefits individual health but also strengthens the care home's capacity to provide comprehensive and effective care tailored to each resident's needs.