Dementia care homes – specialist care
Quality-focussed dementia care homes
Each care home manager is responsible for providing high quality dementia care, with support from our specialist dementia lead nurse. Together they implement evidenced-based practice and follow national dementia guidelines and strategies.
The ultimate aim is to promote a positive environment and organisational culture at Agincare that puts residents and their families at the heart of our care.
When someone moves to an Agincare care home we carry out a comprehensive assessment of their needs and abilities. This assessment is then updated at key points during a resident’s stay with us.
Each care home builds links with wider health and social care professionals and services, in particular around transfers of care and changing health and social care needs.
We also work hard to develop positive links with our local areas. For example, open days and care talks help break down the barriers between a care home and its local community.
A dementia-friendly environment
At Agincare we understand that people living with dementia can become distracted in over-stimulating environments. We make sure there aren’t too many notices and signs, or highly patterned wallpapers and carpets.
We use colour and visual cues, such as giving each bedroom its own personalised front door. This helps residents find their way around our homes.
We use daylight lighting to minimise shadows and make sure there are no shiny surfaces on floors. We keep mirrors to a minimum, unless a resident has a specific request. Background noise is subtle, unless of course there’s a specific ‘noisy’ activity, sing-a-long or film night!
Inevitably there will always need to be certain ‘not so homely’ pieces of equipment such as hoists and walking aids. Our homes store these away from resident areas for safety reasons and to help keep that ‘home from home’ feel.
Specialist dementia training
All our care workers are strongly encouraged to undertake dementia training to help them understand the needs of a person living with dementia. Our care homes also have ‘Dementia Champions’ and ‘Dignity Champions’ to make sure everyone is focused on the best-quality care.
Our specialist dementia lead nurse has developed a Level 3 Diploma in the Principles of Dementia Care (accredited by NCFE), in conjunction with Agincare’s own training company. This diploma develops and expands the skills and knowledge of staff working in Agincare care homes.
Dementia care homes near me
Take a look at our care and nursing homes to find your nearest specialist dementia care home.
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