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Designed for living environments maximise independence

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Our concept is entirely different to the traditional model of care. If you step into any of our homes, you will see they are furnished throughout to an excellent standard. They combine elegance and comfort in a warm and welcoming manner, but it doesn’t stop there.

Dementia is not a natural part of ageing but a disease with specific care needs. We know that specially designed environments can in fact slow the progression of dementia and improve the quality of life overall.

We have put a great deal of thought into creating the right environment to enhance everyday life for those living with dementia. Each of our 12 homes accommodate features that are designed to maximise independence, as well as create a safe, stimulating and restful haven. Two of which have been purpose built as specialist dementia care centres.

Design features

Many of our features are simple but can have a huge impact on everyday life for those with dementia.

Shorter, wider corridors with plain carpet and pictorial signs on doors to indicate room functions help to reduce confusion. Brighter lighting gives higher visibility and helps to prevent falls. While, smaller living groups works better for our dementia residents.

Safe and secure

We adopt solutions to help your loved one maintain an important level of independence.

But at the same time you can have the peace of mind that we have many safety features, such as pressure pads by beds and sophisticated Nurse Call systems, letting us know if a resident has got out of bed and may need assistance. Our highly trained nurses are available 24 hours a day.

Familiar objects

We strategically place familiar objects around the home. Scarves and hats are hung up in the corridors and rooms feature drawers filled with paraphernalia and rummage boxes.

These prompt discussion, calm those that are feeling anxious and help us pinpoint the things that interest individuals. A resident might put on a hat because he fancies a stroll or another might put on an outfit that triggers a wonderful memory.

Other features include

Memory boxes

Filled with personal mementoes, memory boxes are placed next to bedroom doors to help residents identify rooms and also to prompt discussion

Bed position

The head of the bed is strategically placed to ensure when residents awake they can see the toilet in the en-suite facility. The toilet is easily recognisable with a contrasting coloured toilet seat

Colour schemes

Corridor colours and themes enable residents with dementia to recognise their own living spaces and help stimulate them when walking

Lighting

Brighter lighting to reduce the risk of falls

Objects

Interesting and tactile objects in rooms and corridors to prompt discussion

Dining Room

Cues for approaching the dining room include pictures of the dining room laid for a meal and pictures of food
A choice of different seating areas to enhance the dining experience
Integrated kitchenettes so residents can have the opportunity to get involved in meal preparation, laying the table and washing up should they wish to do so.

Doors

Doors to key rooms, like the toilet, are easily recognisable from other doors

Quiet Areas

Quiet areas of interest to sit and reflect or enjoy different activities

Signage

Clear signage that can be easily recognised pictorially and through the written word

Find a Care Home

We have homes across South East England and East Anglia, which include two purpose-built dementia care centres. Find out about a Carebase home near you.

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