The term institutionalisation is used as a term to describe both the treatment of, and damage caused to, vulnerable human beings by the application of inflexible systems of social or medical controls by publicly owned, private or not-for-profit organisations.
To be institutionalised it is to become accustomed to life in an institution so that it is difficult to resume normal life after leaving. It is unusual, but not uncommon, for people who have gone into a care home to want to come out and go back home.
So is it that the elderly are institutionalised in a care home or nursing home? Is that okay or not?
There is no doubt in my mind that old people do tend to become institutionalised when they move into a care home. As a chiropodist I visit several nursing homes and some of the patients have become so anxious and inward-looking that they are unwilling to leave the building - and will not even venture into the grounds of the home!
By contrast, when I visit clients who are receiving care in their own home, they tend to be much more confident, much more independent and, dare I say, happier and more contented.
I believe the vast majority of people would prefer to see out their days in the comfort of their own home if at all possible and I think the benefits system should be changed to make it easier for them to do so.
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I support Hilary. She is right and according to my experience, no one would want to go to nursing home at their old age. If I would be of 60 plus, I don't want to see myself in a nursing home. Home care is the best approach which everyone would suggest so that seniors can enjoy their life at home not in the nursing home. Personal care, provided to them, would help them to live happily, make them more confident and strong from inside to face the challenges.
This is a very informative and consoling revelation. I always believe that the aged should, if at all possible, be cared for at home.
based on my experience with my father, it's very difficult to convince someone in their twilight years to go to a care home.. we opted for home care.. ^_^
This is a very touchy subject I mean really how do you the ones you love that you want or need to place them in a care facility?
(05-05-2009 04:36 PM)Hilary Godfrey Wrote: [ -> ]There is no doubt in my mind that old people do tend to become institutionalised when they move into a care home. As a chiropodist I visit several nursing homes and some of the patients have become so anxious and inward-looking that they are unwilling to leave the building - and will not even venture into the grounds of the home!
By contrast, when I visit clients who are receiving care in their own home, they tend to be much more confident, much more independent and, dare I say, happier and more contented.
I believe the vast majority of people would prefer to see out their days in the comfort of their own home if at all possible and I think the benefits system should be changed to make it easier for them to do so.
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I really coudn't agree more with you Hilary on your points regarding people being cared for at home, being more contented.
Whilst I am involved in the care home sector, I strongly advocate the need for people to be cared for in their own home/surroundings whenever possible.
However, as we know, this is not always possible, but where the person may require a care home, more stringent monitoring is required I feel to ensure their needs are fully met.
Institutionalisation is, I'm afraid, an inevitable outcome and is indeed part of human nature. However this should not prevent us from doing everything possible to ensure the person is cared for in a stimulating and caring environment.
In regard to needs, I do not merely mean acute medical or social care needs such as washing/dressing or medication etc...
I feel the care homes have a responsibility to meet the complete needs of the individual. It is here that I find that the care home sector can, at times, fall down.
More training is required (essential) I feel for management & care home staff and certainly more recognition for the role and responsibility they are required to undertake.
It is only then that we will begin to see marked improvements which will then enhance peoples' experience of care homes. We can then begin to move away from the "gathering in a circle" syndrome synonymous with life in a care home and truly respect the dignity and values of the individual.
Overall, I would say this sector is improving and there are many excellent care homes now that do try and encompass all aspects of the individual's needs.
However, I also feel that whenever possible, families and carers should be supported more than ever to enable people to remain being cared for in their own home.
True, it is home where love blossoms. But then due to the fact that our busy lifestyle makes it impossible for us to take care of our elderly parents making assisted living the next best choice. Aging parents can still feel the love of his children even if he is a assisted living resident by frequently visiting them. Parents relocated in assisted living facilities feel lonely when children seldom visit their parents.
Yes i am completely agree with NicolaDaly because no one want that after 60 and 70 they spent their life in nursing home and in this case Home care or elder care agencies is better option to spent their good time.