Moving into a residential aged care home is a bit different to moving into a house.
Here are some basic items you will need to bring from home - which may make the move into aged care a little more comfortable:
- Labelled clothing (for laundry). Please note that some aged care homes will label the clothes for you, but we recommend checking with them first.
- All medications
- Glasses, hearing aids and spare batteries
- Clock (that can be seen easily)
- CD player or radio
- TV (if not already supplied) You'll need to make sure that the room has a TV outlet.
- Toiletries bag and personal items
- Small amount of cash in coin denominations (so the resident can buy small items such as a newspaper if they wish).
- Framed photos of loved ones
- Books
- Comfortable furniture - your chosen aged care home may allow an item or two of personal furniture in the bedroom. Make sure to check with them first.
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Article posted:Oct 24, 2019 Category: Moving into aged care
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