COMMUNITY LIVING
How to provide the
BEST FRAIL CARE
Should you outsource frail care ?
An extensive frail care offering can do wonders for your retirement estate , attracting an influx of residents and setting your estate apart from other senior living communities .
Ensuring that you have the right amenities is key . Outsourcing frail care to a reputable company can be costly , but bringing the services in-house may mean that your residents lose out on specialist care . Estate Living weighs up some of the pros and cons for each option .
In-house frail care allows for flexibility
Our health needs become more demanding as we get older . As the last two pandemic years have shown , it is imperative that healthcare providers can quickly adapt to the everchanging needs of their patients .
‘ The resident always comes first , and their needs must be accommodated with excellence ,’ says Mariné van As , marketing manager at Faircape Group , a luxury retirement village provider in the Western Cape .
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By keeping your frail care service in-house , an estate manager can hire and build the team of their choosing , including retaining experts who can come in to treat specific individuals on an ad-hoc basis , depending on the changing needs of the residents .
In-house frail care creates a sense of familiarity
Moving into a healthcare facility can be a frightening experience for most , as it is often a reminder of their mortality . Having an onsite facility that is integrated with the rest of the estate can be reassuring for residents who are likely to find comfort knowing that the same level of care and excellence across the estate will be available in the frail care centre .