The emotional benefits of residential aged care

There are many factors to consider when your loved one is transitioning into residential aged care. Of course, there are the physical aspects, such as ensuring their health and safety, but the emotional benefits are equally important.

At HillView Care, we place a strong emphasis on the support we give our residents and believe residential aged care offers a variety of important emotional benefits.

Here are some of the key emotional benefits of residential aged care:

Emotional support

HillView Care staff are more than aged care workers, they forge strong bonds and relationships with residents. They listen, offer comfort and support and genuinely care about the wellbeing of HillView Care residents. This emotional support is crucial for our residents’ mental health and well-being. 

Social connections

Residential aged care provides great opportunities for residents to build social connections. Alone at home, your loved one may feel lonely and isolated, but at HillView Care, our lifestyle team creates a range of fun and interactive events and activities that can help reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation. While residents can choose to be as social as they like, HillView Care provides a fantastic environment where they can build new friendships and bonds with residents and our staff. 

Our lifestyle activities are designed to offer something to everyone, providing both entertainment and cognitive benefits. From exercise classes to trivia nights, happy hours, and community outings, we ensure there’s always something engaging and enjoyable to participate in. Our aim is to enhance the life of our residents with a variety of stimulating and fun events and activities. 

Communication with families

At HillView Care, we believe family involvement is key to enhancing residents’ well-being while living in residential aged care. We encourage our residents to stay in regular contact with their families and ask families to participate in special events and activities held at our Gold Coast residential aged care homes. 

A structured environment

By providing our residents with flexible, yet structured routines, we offer a sense of security and stability, improving emotional wellbeing. Sometimes knowing what to expect can reduce a resident’s anxiety and stress. 

Supporting residents at HillView Care

If your loved one is considering a future at HillView Care, you can be assured they will receive the emotional support and care they need to flourish. They will be part of a community where every resident feels at home. 

By taking a holistic approach, HillView Care staff go above and beyond to cater to the individual needs of all our residents, enhancing their quality of life and their happiness. 

To find out more about our services, visit our website or book a tour of our Merrimac or Ashmore homes.