According to The Star, how should we prepare a room for our loved one who are dependent on daily care?
A manager of senior housing in Stadtroda and a nursing care facility expert for the German Red Cross, Ines Böhm, gives the following advice as a starting point: "Family members should always keep the personal needs of the care recipient in mind." Besides, family members are also reminded to listen to his or her wishes first before starting to arrange furniture.
First of all, the care room should be on the ground floor and easily accessible, so that it is close to caregivers. The room should be with an abundance of natural light as care recipient might spend much time in it.
In the room, the bed needs to be accessible from three sides if the care recipient uses a wheelchair or walking aids. No carpet should be placed to prevent possible injuries as they might stumbled on rugs. One can consider painting the ceiling if the care recipient is bedridden. Therefore, patients would be able to look at the patterns when they lie in bed.
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Lastly, photo wallpapers and wall murals that, for example, feature a forest might uplift the ambiance of the space.
