Dementia Care

What is Dementia Care?

People living with dementia can require increasing levels of care in later life and knowing when is the right time to look for help can be challenging.

For some, the decision is more obvious, but regardless, dementia care is an option that can help relieve the strains and hardships for that person and those looking after them.

Good quality dementia care treats people with respect and dignity and encourages independence, enhancing residents wellbeing.

Dementia care has some important benefits:

• 24-hour support from staff trained in dementia care
• The knowledge that your loved one is in a safe place
• Social interaction, stimulation and activities

Managing the various types and stages of dementia requires a carefully considered environment and care plan.

Dementia affects people in different ways which is why it is important to treat each resident’s needs as unique. With this in mind, care plans are reviewed regularly to ensure that individual needs are met as closely as possible.

If you are considering dementia care for someone you know, you may decide to make the first visit on your own and if you think a home is suitable, then visit with them. It is important that you both feel comfortable with how the place looks and feels, and also how it’s run. Many homes suggest a trial period which can be very helpful in the decision-making process. 

Our Dementia Care Service

Stability, security and safety are essential and our homes are specifically designed with safety in mind, with clear visual prompts to help residents with all types and stages of dementia.

We create a homely, comfortable setting to create feelings of familiarity with the smells of home-cooked food and friendly team members. You’ll find circular pathways, sensory gardens, multisensory rooms and something of interest in every corner.

Familiarity and minimising potential stress are priority and our highly trained and qualified teams of long-serving dementia carers offer maximum understanding and stimulating companionship. 

You can find out more about our approach to caring for dementia in our dementia guide.

To see the supportive environment we’ve created in our homes, please book an appointment at your nearest home, where we’ll give you a guided tour,  you can meet our dementia team and ask all the questions you need to make an informed decision. 

At Westgate Healthcare, we have several homes offering dementia care services

• Byron House
• Burford House
• Chestnut Manor Care Home
• Hampden Hall
• Riverdale Care Home
• St Paul’s Care Centre
• Westgate House Care Centre.