Settling in
Familiarity matters.
Bring photographs, suitable personal items and information about routines, interests and preferences. Give the team time to learn what reassures the person and what makes a day feel normal.
Families should also keep communication open with the home, especially during the first few weeks when small observations can be useful.
Useful checklist
Questions worth asking
- Which belongings would make the room feel familiar?
- What is the person’s normal daily routine?
- What foods, music or activities do they enjoy?
- Who are the important people in their life?
- What usually helps when they feel unsettled?