Open Hand Autumn 2017
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Safe as houses<br />
Our homes are one of the most important places of our lives;<br />
we all want to feel safe and comfortable at home, but what<br />
happens if you find it difficult to cope on your own?<br />
Here’s a quick guide to the various options:<br />
Support at home<br />
Support at home involves a<br />
care worker visiting your home<br />
to provide support in your<br />
day to day life. Deafblind UK<br />
provides this service through<br />
About Me Care and Support<br />
– turn to page 26 for more<br />
information.<br />
Assisted living<br />
Assisted or supported living is<br />
shared accommodation that is<br />
visited by multiple members of<br />
support staff. Unlike residential<br />
care homes, assisted living<br />
residents are responsible for<br />
their own accommodation and<br />
staff are on hand to provide<br />
support when needed. See the<br />
next page for more information<br />
about our very own assisted<br />
living complex, Rainbow Court.<br />
Residential homes<br />
For those who require support<br />
around the clock, residential<br />
homes offer dignified<br />
accommodation with day to<br />
day activities to encourage<br />
residents to socialise and<br />
communicate.<br />
A cosy sofa next to a<br />
coffee table<br />
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