Facilities and Care Services for Dementia Sufferers
Unfortunately dementia is an increasingly prevalent condition in the elderly. We at Clarence House understand this and are able to provide care for mild sufferers of the condition, including those that develop the condition whilst in the home.
Each prospective resident is individually assessed to determine their needs so that we personalise our care services to meet those needs, whilst maximising the potential to live a normal life. All of our care staff have undertaken dementia and elderly mental health training and know how to deal with the additional needs caused by dementia and give the best possible care.
We also provide several specialist facilities and features to assist the dementia sufferer to be as independent and able to live with the condition as well as possible. These include:
Dementia friendly signage is used for assisted bathrooms and to direct residents to communal areas. - Enhanced lighting is used in communal areas and bedrooms to assist vision.
- High contrast electrical and other fittings can be provided to assist sufferers in locating light switches, bathroom areas and other essential items.
Decoration is light and bright to enhance light levels and assist vision along with strongly coloured feature walls and bathroom doors to give definition. Soft furnishings are also bright with plain patterns to avoid confusion. - Brightly coloured tableware is available for those with poor colour definition.
- Our new lounge and dining room is built into the garden to give maximum visual and practical access. There is direct access to a patio area and a high level sensory garden is currently being installed. The garden has been recently landscaped and features a circular path for all residents to gain easy access either by walking or wheelchair.