12 episodes

Making the move to residential care is one of the biggest decisions most people have to make in their lives. Focusing on staff and residents at Drummond Grange, the five video tracks in this album explore the organisational and personal aspects of the transition from independent living to residential care. It addresses the importance of selecting the right place for your needs and interests, finding ways to maintain contact with your family and adjusting to life in a new community. The material forms part of the course K216 Applied Social Work Practice.

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    • Education

Making the move to residential care is one of the biggest decisions most people have to make in their lives. Focusing on staff and residents at Drummond Grange, the five video tracks in this album explore the organisational and personal aspects of the transition from independent living to residential care. It addresses the importance of selecting the right place for your needs and interests, finding ways to maintain contact with your family and adjusting to life in a new community. The material forms part of the course K216 Applied Social Work Practice.

    Applied social work practice

    Applied social work practice

    A short introduction to this album.

    • 50 sec
    Transcript -- Applied social work practice

    Transcript -- Applied social work practice

    A short introduction to this album.

    • video
    From Home into Care

    From Home into Care

    Three residents reflect on their decision to move to Drummond Grange. Staff work with residents to make the transition as smooth as possible, matching each individual's needs with the activities the care home community can offer.

    • 6 min
    Transcript -- From Home into Care

    Transcript -- From Home into Care

    Three residents reflect on their decision to move to Drummond Grange. Staff work with residents to make the transition as smooth as possible, matching each individual's needs with the activities the care home community can offer.

    • video
    Elizabeth's Story

    Elizabeth's Story

    A resident describes the challenges of fitting in and adapting to the daily routine at Drummond Grange.

    • 8 min
    Transcript -- Elizabeth's Story

    Transcript -- Elizabeth's Story

    A resident describes the challenges of fitting in and adapting to the daily routine at Drummond Grange.

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