Specialist Dementia Care

If your loved one is living with dementia or Alzheimer’s, you want care that preserves their dignity and makes each day meaningful. At every Heartlands Care home, we provide nursing dementia care and residential dementia care. Our entire team have not just specialised training in dementia care, but they can draw on literally decades of experience to make every aspect of life so much better and fulfilling for those living with these conditions.

What this means in practice:

Our environment:

We are a world away from the cavernous corridors and intimidating, large communal areas of many new-build care homes. We pride ourselves on creating a very comfortable, “home-from-home” atmosphere, supported by:

• Secure gardens which allow safe, independent outdoor time
• Clear signage to help with navigation
• Indoor areas that are calm, comfortable and homely, maintained to very high standards.

Our approach:

• Team members identify and avoid things which may trigger anxiety, unwanted behaviour or reluctance to accept personal care
• Activities are multi-sensory and designed to stimulate as well as reduce anxiety
• Team members learn each person’s life story to provide personalised responses
• We maintain familiar daily routines that provide comfort
• Regular music therapy and singing sessions aid memory and mood