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Our National Housing for Older People Awards celebrate examples of successful retirement housing and housing-with-care. With a few exceptions, accommodation in a care home cannot be bought or rented like retirement housing. Think of them more like full-board hotel accommodation with 24 hour care available. A care home is a residential setting where a number of older people live, usually in single rooms or hotel-style suites, because they need regular or continuous access to care.
Also known as Care & Repair agencies, are local non-profit organisations set up to help older people think about, plan, finance and organise work on their homes. These services tackle smaller repair jobs, including installing safety & security devices. Some care homes are registered to provide personal care only, for example help with washing, dressing and giving medication. Others also provide nursing, and will have a nurse on duty twenty-four hours a day. There are a number of different types of domiciliary care available should you or your loved one need extra assistance or support at home. Below, we’ll outline some of the most common types, and explain how Specsavers home visits can support your eye care needs.
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It’s best to talk to us about your situation so we can determine if you do meet the criteria, but to try and help make it a little clearer, here are a few examples. At all times we understand the need to safeguard older, more vulnerable patients who live in care homes, as their needs are different from those of other older people. However, if your prescription has changed or you’d like to update your glasses, you can choose from a wide range of frames and lenses in the comfort of your own home. Not all optometrists do this, but your GP or your local Clinical Commissioning Group should be able to tell you which optometrists in your area provide eye examinations at home. Although care home visits needed to be put on hold, domiciliary practitioners were able to carry out home eye tests throughout the lockdown 2.0 and 3.0 to help those unable to leave home. You can be sure that with Specsavers Home Visits, your eye test will be thorough and will be carried out with all the care and attention you’d expect.
EAC sees itself, and this website, as one source of ‘housing options’ information and advice for older people and their families. But there are many other organisations providing valuable services, both locally and nationally. Just be aware that we do not provide housing or care services ourselves, so we cannot accept applications for housing and do not have any control over the services listed on our site. Care services offered to people in housing-with-care facilities are regulated, subject to periodic inspections and awarded grades.
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While we don’t think you should only visit Frankfurt while in Hesse, we do still believe a trip to the most populous city in the state is a must. The entrance door is on the corner of Elefantengasse and Rosenbergerstrasse. After entering I could see that the pub’s floor plan was in an L shape and I was at the apex. I took a seat in the side that parallels Elefantengasse that was opposite the impressive service counter. This was a large structure made of wood with fitted refrigerators, a bar, and lots of storage space for glasses.
Your optometrist will discuss the results of your eye test and the health of your eyes with you. You’ll then be given either a prescription for new glasses or a statement saying that new glasses aren’t required. Heppenheim is a town most famous as the birthplace of four-time Formula One World Champion Sebastian Vettel but it’s also one of the cutest places to visit in Hesse. Along with the beech forests, Kellerwald-Edersee attracts many families and sports enthusiasts since it offers plenty to do.
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One of the most beautiful parks in all of Europe, and definitely one of the most popular Hesse attractions, is the stunning Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe in Kassel. This landscape/mountain park is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, filled with flowerbeds, water features and the Wilhelmshöhe Palace. The most famous part is a monument of Hercules at the summit of the Karlsberg mountain, with a cascading water feature underneath, which you can see in the picture below. Limburg originally developed around the castle of Schloss Limburg, which was first constructed in the 7th century.
No matter what condition you have, if you are physically able to leave your home on your own without needing help or assistance of another person, you will not qualify for a free NHS-funded home eye test. Those who have a physical or mental illness which prevents you from leaving your home unaccompanied. Those who have a physical or mental illness which prevent you from leaving your home unaccompanied. Whatever the reason is, if you or someone you know can’t leave the home without the assistance of another person, then get in touch to find out if you’re eligible to have a home eye test. Your optometrist will bring a selection of new frames, in a range of styles and prices, for you to try on. If you don’t find a style that you like or that suits your budget, don’t be afraid to ask if you can see some more.
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If you have a home to sell, you may be able to use the proceeds to pay the deposit on a new property and take out a ‘lifetime mortgage’ to cover the rest of the cost. The TV commercial was directed by Ric Cantor of FRIEND, who also directed the recent‘Out Of Order’spot for Specsavers, featuring a short-sighted delivery driver. Always try to resolve any problems with your optometrist before going any further. Sometimes clear and accurate communication can clear up problems without causing too much aggravation to both sides.
If you need an eye examination it may be a good idea to contact your usual optometrist to find out if they’re able to visit you at home. “We were founded back in 1984 with the vision of making eye and hearing care more accessible to all, and this service has been our best kept secret for far too long. One of the customers who benefitted from the service, is 65-year-old John Morgan. Mr Morgan was unable to leave home due to his heart failure and micro-phobic anxiety and so the Specsavers team in Manchester were able to visit him at home. Care home residents who have missed out on eye tests during the pandemic are once again able to access Specsavers home visits service with the rollout of the government vaccination programme. Over the years the castle has been added to and updated, so it has elements of different styles although it looks mainly like a Gothic Revival construction.
But also because planning ahead may be needed to ensure that where you live now is ‘age proofed’, and that if you wish to consider moving, you have good information and advice to help you understand all your options. As with hotels, the cost of living in a care home varies widely according to its location, the size of your room or suite, and the facilities on offer. There is often a substantial difference between fees charged to those who can afford the costs themselves and those who receive help from their Local Authority. A majority of homes aim to cater for both, but some target only one or the other. Both ownership and rental options are commonly available, as well as alternative ways of paying for the services on offer – including part deferring payment until a property is sold.
Daily help, including personal care, is available on site and one or more meals are available daily in a dining room or restaurant. Additional facilities are also common – for example hairdressing salons, hobby rooms and gyms. Organised activities will focus on helping residents maintain their health and wellbeing. One of the main advantages of using Templeman Opticians is that they offer free home delivery for glasses. This can be a huge advantage for those who are unable to travel to their store or who may not have anyone to help them with their shopping.
If you have old frames that you’d like to use again ask the optometrist to inspect them to see if they’re still suitable. Always ask for a statement of the exact cost of the frames and lenses before agreeing to go ahead with the order. You may be entitled to help with the cost of NHS glasses so remember to ask the optometrist about this.
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