When it comes time to consider residential care for a loved one, families are often faced with a confusing question: what level of care do they actually need? The terms "rest home," "hospital care," and "dementia care" can sound clinical, but behind them are services designed to support different stages of aging and health needs.
Making the decision to move a parent, partner, or loved one into residential care is never easy. Many families wrestle with feelings of guilt, fear, and uncertainty, often asking themselves, “Is it too soon?” or “Could we manage a little longer at home?”
