Dementia Care

Life at The Amwell Care Home is underpinned by the belief that all residents should be given every opportunity to live an independent life in a supportive and caring environment. For those who have specific, higher care needs, such as Dementia, we aim to ensure residents are able to make the most of their day by providing the right amount of support as and when required.

Our Dementia Care team continually receives extensive training in all elements of Dementia, equipping them to provide exceptional care in a safe, caring, and welcoming environment. Residents experiencing the daily complications associated with Dementia are eased through a considered combination of skilled medical care and daily planned activities, social and mental stimulation, and regular engagement and support.

Care homes support those living with dementia in a number of different ways, and at The Amwell Care Home, our dedicated Dementia unit provides Dementia Care at all times of the day and night in our Nightingales Community, with a familiar team every time you visit. Here we strive to provide residents with a comfortable home-away-from-home environment that promotes independence, maintains dignity, and assures high quality of life. Our care home has been expertly designed with wide corridors to support residents and has created plenty of opportunities for residents to engage in a social environment, from a varied activities programme to a lounge with a piano to spark reminiscence with music.

What is Dementia Care?

Our approach to care is intended to help maintain resident’s sense of self and independence for as long as possible. Here at The Amwell Care Home, we recognise that no two individuals are the same and while some may only require modest assistance in managing their daily lives while living with Dementia, others may require much more support.

All residents are welcomed into our home where they will experience high-levels of care and compassion through active, enjoyable days and relaxing evenings where everything is taken care of. Together with family and loved ones our staff take time to get to know our residents in order to create an accurate picture of their life, in order to enhance their ongoing happiness, comfort, and well-being.

Ensuring Expert Dementia Care, Always

Our teams receive ongoing specialised training in the most up-to-date dementia approaches and research techniques, ensuring that only the highest level of care is being provided. All staff are trained to Informed and Skilled level in The SSSC Promoting Excellence framework, with many holding advanced level qualifications within this framework. The SSSC Promoting Excellence framework details the knowledge and skills all health and social services staff should aspire to achieve in relation to the role they play in supporting people with a diagnosis of dementia, their families and carers.

Together with family and loved ones, we foster deep relationships with residents in order to create an accurate picture of their life, to be able to develop tailored Dementia Care plans, in order to enhance residents’ ongoing happiness, comfort, and well-being.

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Regular Dementia Training

Our residential care team are always going through new training, to ensure that they are able to provide first-class dementia care to our residents, as our team can become more aware of the simple changes that need to be made in their practice and environment to improve the lives of those living with dementia.

We recently organised for a Dementia Training Bus to visit the Amwell. This was an immersive experience which allowed our team and resident’s families to experience what it would be like living with Dementia. Providing our team with practical knowledge and insights, empowering them to make meaningful improvements in their caregiving practices, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for our residents.

We’re organising regular training for our dementia team to ensure they’re up to date with the latest techniques and practices when working with residents who have dementia.

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What You’ll Find at The Amwell Care Home

Our care home has been considerately designed to include facilities and features that ensure our resident’s comfort and convenience, allowing them to feel fully supported.

Individualised Care Plans

Profiling Beds

Call Systems

GP Access

Dentist Access

Optician Access

Physiotherapist Access

Chiropodist Access

Dementia Care FAQs

Ahead of a resident joining The Amwell Care Home, we conduct consultations involving them and their family to make sure we can cater to their specific requirements. By collaborating with our residents and their loved ones, we learn about their daily routines, hobbies, and preferences, which we then integrate into their care plans. Our care approach revolves around the individual, aiming to help residents sustain their independence and dignity all while ensuring they’re aware we’re here to support then whenever they need us.

Our team specialising in dementia care participates in ongoing training to equip them with a comprehensive knowledge of the various stages of dementia. They are adept at supporting residents with activities, therapies, communication, and personal care. With their expertise and insights, we ensure effective care for our residents with dementia.

The Amwell Care Home offers a comprehensive wellbeing programme accessible to everyone, featuring both group and individual activities and therapies. For instance, we frequently organise arts and crafts sessions, music therapy, reminiscence activities, and other engaging sessions. These activities and therapies are crafted to promote the physical, cognitive, and social wellbeing of all our residents, including those living with dementia.

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Premium Care Tailored to You

We are proud to offer a wide range of care services at our local care home in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire. Our residents are at the core of everything we do and alongside their loved ones, they can relax knowing that our team is here for them at all times of the day and night.

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